MFS Series Trust I年度基金披露:多只基金截至2026年8月31日的业绩与持仓
MFS SERIES TRUST I (0000798244) (Filer)
MFS Series Trust I年度报告节选涵盖多只基金截至2026年8月31日的业绩、持仓与费用数据。
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number
811-04777
MFS SERIES TRUST I
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02199
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Christopher R. Bohane
Massachusetts Financial Services Company
111 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02199
(Name and address of agents for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(617) 954-5000
Date of fiscal year end:
August 31
Date of reporting period:
August 31, 2026
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Item 1(a):

MFS® Value Fund

Class A-MEIAX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Value Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
This report describes certain changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| A | $85 | 0.80% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class A shares of the MFS Value Fund (fund) provided a total return of 13.53%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, generated a return of 29.72%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
The fund's underweight position in the consumer discretionary sector benefited relative performance.
-
An underweight position and stock selection in the real estate sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector weighed on relative performance.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the industrials sector detracted from relative returns. An overweight position in the financials sector further weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests. This graph includes the deduction of the maximum applicable sales charge.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| A without sales charge | 13.53% | 7.97% | 9.96% |
| A with initial sales charge (5.75%) | 7.00% | 6.70% | 9.31% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 1000® Value Index ∆ | 29.72% | 11.84% | 11.76% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/a for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 46,014,206,763 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 230,847,371 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 70 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 29 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.6% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
Equity sectors
| Financials | 26.1% |
| Industrials | 14.8% |
| Information Technology | 14.3% |
| Health Care | 14.0% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.1% |
| Utilities | 7.2% |
| Energy | 6.6% |
| Consumer Staples | 4.2% |
| Real Estate | 1.5% |
| Materials | 1.0% |
| Communication Services | 0.8% |
Top ten holdings
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.5% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.1% |
| Apple, Inc. | 3.0% |
| Cigna Group | 2.5% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.4% |
| ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. | 2.3% |
| RTX Corp. | 2.2% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.1% |
| ConocoPhillips | 2.0% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
MATERIAL FUND CHANGES
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since September 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the fund's prospectus as amended, which is available at funds.mfs.com or upon request at 1‑800‑225‑2606.
Effective June 10, 2026, the MFS Value Fund adopted a policy to invest at least 80% of its net assets in value companies and expanded on the factors used to define value companies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
EIFA-ANN

MFS® Value Fund

Class B-MFEBX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Value Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
This report describes certain changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| B | $165 | 1.55% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class B shares of the MFS Value Fund (fund) provided a total return of 12.68%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, generated a return of 29.72%.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
The fund's underweight position in the consumer discretionary sector benefited relative performance.
-
An underweight position and stock selection in the real estate sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector weighed on relative performance.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the industrials sector detracted from relative returns. An overweight position in the financials sector further weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class B over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| B without sales charge | 12.68% | 7.16% | 9.14% |
| B with CDSC (declining over six years from 4% to 0%)× | 8.68% | 6.86% | 9.14% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 1000® Value Index ∆ | 29.72% | 11.84% | 11.76% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/b for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 46,014,206,763 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 230,847,371 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 70 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 29 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.6% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
Equity sectors
| Financials | 26.1% |
| Industrials | 14.8% |
| Information Technology | 14.3% |
| Health Care | 14.0% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.1% |
| Utilities | 7.2% |
| Energy | 6.6% |
| Consumer Staples | 4.2% |
| Real Estate | 1.5% |
| Materials | 1.0% |
| Communication Services | 0.8% |
Top ten holdings
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.5% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.1% |
| Apple, Inc. | 3.0% |
| Cigna Group | 2.5% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.4% |
| ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. | 2.3% |
| RTX Corp. | 2.2% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.1% |
| ConocoPhillips | 2.0% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
MATERIAL FUND CHANGES
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since September 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the fund's prospectus as amended, which is available at funds.mfs.com or upon request at 1‑800‑225‑2606.
Effective June 10, 2026, the MFS Value Fund adopted a policy to invest at least 80% of its net assets in value companies and expanded on the factors used to define value companies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
EIFB-ANN

MFS® Value Fund

Class C-MEICX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Value Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
This report describes certain changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| C | $165 | 1.55% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
-
For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class C shares of the MFS Value Fund (fund) provided a total return of 12.70%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, generated a return of 29.72%.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
The fund's underweight position in the consumer discretionary sector benefited relative performance.
-
An underweight position and stock selection in the real estate sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector weighed on relative performance.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the industrials sector detracted from relative returns. An overweight position in the financials sector further weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class C over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| C without sales charge | 12.70% | 7.17% | 9.14% |
| C with CDSC (1% for 12 months)× | 11.70% | 7.17% | 9.14% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 1000® Value Index ∆ | 29.72% | 11.84% | 11.76% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
If the 1-year without sales charge return included adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the return would be 12.67%.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/c for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 46,014,206,763 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 230,847,371 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 70 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 29 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.6% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
Equity sectors
| Financials | 26.1% |
| Industrials | 14.8% |
| Information Technology | 14.3% |
| Health Care | 14.0% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.1% |
| Utilities | 7.2% |
| Energy | 6.6% |
| Consumer Staples | 4.2% |
| Real Estate | 1.5% |
| Materials | 1.0% |
| Communication Services | 0.8% |
Top ten holdings
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.5% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.1% |
| Apple, Inc. | 3.0% |
| Cigna Group | 2.5% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.4% |
| ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. | 2.3% |
| RTX Corp. | 2.2% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.1% |
| ConocoPhillips | 2.0% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
MATERIAL FUND CHANGES
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since September 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the fund's prospectus as amended, which is available at funds.mfs.com or upon request at 1‑800‑225‑2606.
Effective June 10, 2026, the MFS Value Fund adopted a policy to invest at least 80% of its net assets in value companies and expanded on the factors used to define value companies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
EIFC-ANN

MFS® Value Fund

Class I-MEIIX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Value Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
This report describes certain changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| I | $59 | 0.55% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
-
For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class I shares of the MFS Value Fund (fund) provided a total return of 13.80%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, generated a return of 29.72%.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
The fund's underweight position in the consumer discretionary sector benefited relative performance.
-
An underweight position and stock selection in the real estate sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector weighed on relative performance.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the industrials sector detracted from relative returns. An overweight position in the financials sector further weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class I over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| I without sales charge | 13.80% | 8.24% | 10.24% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 1000® Value Index ∆ | 29.72% | 11.84% | 11.76% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/i for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 46,014,206,763 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 230,847,371 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 70 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 29 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.6% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
Equity sectors
| Financials | 26.1% |
| Industrials | 14.8% |
| Information Technology | 14.3% |
| Health Care | 14.0% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.1% |
| Utilities | 7.2% |
| Energy | 6.6% |
| Consumer Staples | 4.2% |
| Real Estate | 1.5% |
| Materials | 1.0% |
| Communication Services | 0.8% |
Top ten holdings
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.5% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.1% |
| Apple, Inc. | 3.0% |
| Cigna Group | 2.5% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.4% |
| ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. | 2.3% |
| RTX Corp. | 2.2% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.1% |
| ConocoPhillips | 2.0% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
MATERIAL FUND CHANGES
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since September 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the fund's prospectus as amended, which is available at funds.mfs.com or upon request at 1‑800‑225‑2606.
Effective June 10, 2026, the MFS Value Fund adopted a policy to invest at least 80% of its net assets in value companies and expanded on the factors used to define value companies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
EIFI-ANN

MFS® Value Fund

Class R1-MEIGX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Value Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
This report describes certain changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R1 | $165 | 1.55% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R1 shares of the MFS Value Fund (fund) provided a total return of 12.68%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, generated a return of 29.72%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
The fund's underweight position in the consumer discretionary sector benefited relative performance.
-
An underweight position and stock selection in the real estate sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector weighed on relative performance.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the industrials sector detracted from relative returns. An overweight position in the financials sector further weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R1 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R1 without sales charge | 12.68% | 7.17% | 9.14% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 1000® Value Index ∆ | 29.72% | 11.84% | 11.76% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
If the 1-year without sales charge return included adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the return would be 12.66%.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r1 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 46,014,206,763 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 230,847,371 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 70 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 29 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.6% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
Equity sectors
| Financials | 26.1% |
| Industrials | 14.8% |
| Information Technology | 14.3% |
| Health Care | 14.0% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.1% |
| Utilities | 7.2% |
| Energy | 6.6% |
| Consumer Staples | 4.2% |
| Real Estate | 1.5% |
| Materials | 1.0% |
| Communication Services | 0.8% |
Top ten holdings
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.5% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.1% |
| Apple, Inc. | 3.0% |
| Cigna Group | 2.5% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.4% |
| ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. | 2.3% |
| RTX Corp. | 2.2% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.1% |
| ConocoPhillips | 2.0% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
MATERIAL FUND CHANGES
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since September 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the fund's prospectus as amended, which is available at funds.mfs.com or upon request at 1‑800‑225‑2606.
Effective June 10, 2026, the MFS Value Fund adopted a policy to invest at least 80% of its net assets in value companies and expanded on the factors used to define value companies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
EIFR1-ANN

MFS® Value Fund

Class R2-MVRRX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Value Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
This report describes certain changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R2 | $112 | 1.05% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R2 shares of the MFS Value Fund (fund) provided a total return of 13.24%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, generated a return of 29.72%.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
The fund's underweight position in the consumer discretionary sector benefited relative performance.
-
An underweight position and stock selection in the real estate sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector weighed on relative performance.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the industrials sector detracted from relative returns. An overweight position in the financials sector further weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R2 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R2 without sales charge | 13.24% | 7.70% | 9.68% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 1000® Value Index ∆ | 29.72% | 11.84% | 11.76% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r2 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 46,014,206,763 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 230,847,371 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 70 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 29 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.6% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
Equity sectors
| Financials | 26.1% |
| Industrials | 14.8% |
| Information Technology | 14.3% |
| Health Care | 14.0% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.1% |
| Utilities | 7.2% |
| Energy | 6.6% |
| Consumer Staples | 4.2% |
| Real Estate | 1.5% |
| Materials | 1.0% |
| Communication Services | 0.8% |
Top ten holdings
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.5% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.1% |
| Apple, Inc. | 3.0% |
| Cigna Group | 2.5% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.4% |
| ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. | 2.3% |
| RTX Corp. | 2.2% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.1% |
| ConocoPhillips | 2.0% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
MATERIAL FUND CHANGES
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since September 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the fund's prospectus as amended, which is available at funds.mfs.com or upon request at 1‑800‑225‑2606.
Effective June 10, 2026, the MFS Value Fund adopted a policy to invest at least 80% of its net assets in value companies and expanded on the factors used to define value companies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
EIFR2-ANN

MFS® Value Fund

Class R3-MEIHX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Value Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
This report describes certain changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R3 | $85 | 0.80% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R3 shares of the MFS Value Fund (fund) provided a total return of 13.54%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, generated a return of 29.72%.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
The fund's underweight position in the consumer discretionary sector benefited relative performance.
-
An underweight position and stock selection in the real estate sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector weighed on relative performance.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the industrials sector detracted from relative returns. An overweight position in the financials sector further weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R3 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R3 without sales charge | 13.54% | 7.98% | 9.96% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 1000® Value Index ∆ | 29.72% | 11.84% | 11.76% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
If the 1-year without sales charge return included adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the return would be 13.52%.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r3 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 46,014,206,763 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 230,847,371 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 70 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 29 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.6% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
Equity sectors
| Financials | 26.1% |
| Industrials | 14.8% |
| Information Technology | 14.3% |
| Health Care | 14.0% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.1% |
| Utilities | 7.2% |
| Energy | 6.6% |
| Consumer Staples | 4.2% |
| Real Estate | 1.5% |
| Materials | 1.0% |
| Communication Services | 0.8% |
Top ten holdings
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.5% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.1% |
| Apple, Inc. | 3.0% |
| Cigna Group | 2.5% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.4% |
| ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. | 2.3% |
| RTX Corp. | 2.2% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.1% |
| ConocoPhillips | 2.0% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
MATERIAL FUND CHANGES
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since September 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the fund's prospectus as amended, which is available at funds.mfs.com or upon request at 1‑800‑225‑2606.
Effective June 10, 2026, the MFS Value Fund adopted a policy to invest at least 80% of its net assets in value companies and expanded on the factors used to define value companies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
EIFR3-ANN

MFS® Value Fund

Class R4-MEIJX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Value Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
This report describes certain changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R4 | $59 | 0.55% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R4 shares of the MFS Value Fund (fund) provided a total return of 13.82%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, generated a return of 29.72%.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
The fund's underweight position in the consumer discretionary sector benefited relative performance.
-
An underweight position and stock selection in the real estate sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector weighed on relative performance.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the industrials sector detracted from relative returns. An overweight position in the financials sector further weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R4 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R4 without sales charge | 13.82% | 8.24% | 10.24% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 1000® Value Index ∆ | 29.72% | 11.84% | 11.76% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r4 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 46,014,206,763 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 230,847,371 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 70 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 29 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.6% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
Equity sectors
| Financials | 26.1% |
| Industrials | 14.8% |
| Information Technology | 14.3% |
| Health Care | 14.0% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.1% |
| Utilities | 7.2% |
| Energy | 6.6% |
| Consumer Staples | 4.2% |
| Real Estate | 1.5% |
| Materials | 1.0% |
| Communication Services | 0.8% |
Top ten holdings
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.5% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.1% |
| Apple, Inc. | 3.0% |
| Cigna Group | 2.5% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.4% |
| ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. | 2.3% |
| RTX Corp. | 2.2% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.1% |
| ConocoPhillips | 2.0% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
MATERIAL FUND CHANGES
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since September 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the fund's prospectus as amended, which is available at funds.mfs.com or upon request at 1‑800‑225‑2606.
Effective June 10, 2026, the MFS Value Fund adopted a policy to invest at least 80% of its net assets in value companies and expanded on the factors used to define value companies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
EIFR4-ANN

MFS® Value Fund

Class R6-MEIKX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Value Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
This report describes certain changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R6 | $47 | 0.44% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R6 shares of the MFS Value Fund (fund) provided a total return of 13.93%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, generated a return of 29.72%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
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The fund's underweight position in the consumer discretionary sector benefited relative performance.
-
An underweight position and stock selection in the real estate sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 1000® Value Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector weighed on relative performance.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the industrials sector detracted from relative returns. An overweight position in the financials sector further weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R6 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R6 without sales charge | 13.93% | 8.36% | 10.35% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 1000® Value Index ∆ | 29.72% | 11.84% | 11.76% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r6 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 46,014,206,763 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 230,847,371 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 70 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 29 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.6% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.4% |
Equity sectors
| Financials | 26.1% |
| Industrials | 14.8% |
| Information Technology | 14.3% |
| Health Care | 14.0% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 9.1% |
| Utilities | 7.2% |
| Energy | 6.6% |
| Consumer Staples | 4.2% |
| Real Estate | 1.5% |
| Materials | 1.0% |
| Communication Services | 0.8% |
Top ten holdings
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.5% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4.1% |
| Apple, Inc. | 3.0% |
| Cigna Group | 2.5% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 2.4% |
| ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. | 2.3% |
| RTX Corp. | 2.2% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.1% |
| ConocoPhillips | 2.0% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
MATERIAL FUND CHANGES
This is a summary of certain changes to the fund since September 1, 2025. For more complete information, you may review the fund's prospectus as amended, which is available at funds.mfs.com or upon request at 1‑800‑225‑2606.
Effective June 10, 2026, the MFS Value Fund adopted a policy to invest at least 80% of its net assets in value companies and expanded on the factors used to define value companies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
EIFR6-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility Global
Equity Fund

Class A-MVGAX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| A | $105 | 0.99% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class A shares of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 11.98%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 22.35% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (net div).
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection within both the health care and communication services sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative returns.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the consumer staples sector also weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance. This graph includes the deduction of the maximum applicable sales charge.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| A without sales charge | 11.98% | 8.50% | 9.29% |
| A with initial sales charge (5.75%) | 5.54% | 7.22% | 8.65% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI All Country World Index (net div) ∆ | 22.35% | 10.88% | 12.58% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/a for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 300,940,594 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,590,456 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 108 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 41 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.5% |
Top ten holdings
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.2% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 2.9% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | 2.7% |
| Roche Holding AG | 2.7% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 2.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.3% |
| IG Group Holdings PLC | 2.2% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | 2.2% |
| CLP Holdings Ltd. | 2.1% |
Issuer country weightings
| United States | 52.4% |
| Japan | 7.9% |
| Canada | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | 4.7% |
| Singapore | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | 3.0% |
| Taiwan | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% |
| Other Countries | 13.6% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVOA-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility Global
Equity Fund

Class B-MVGBX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| B | $184 | 1.74% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class B shares of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 11.21%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 22.35% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (net div).
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection within both the health care and communication services sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative returns.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the consumer staples sector also weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class B over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| B without sales charge | 11.21% | 7.71% | 8.47% |
| B with CDSC (declining over six years from 4% to 0%)× | 7.21% | 7.41% | 8.47% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI All Country World Index (net div) ∆ | 22.35% | 10.88% | 12.58% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/b for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 300,940,594 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,590,456 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 108 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 41 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.5% |
Top ten holdings
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.2% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 2.9% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | 2.7% |
| Roche Holding AG | 2.7% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 2.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.3% |
| IG Group Holdings PLC | 2.2% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | 2.2% |
| CLP Holdings Ltd. | 2.1% |
Issuer country weightings
| United States | 52.4% |
| Japan | 7.9% |
| Canada | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | 4.7% |
| Singapore | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | 3.0% |
| Taiwan | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% |
| Other Countries | 13.6% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVOB-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility Global
Equity Fund

Class C-MVGCX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| C | $184 | 1.74% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class C shares of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 11.14%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 22.35% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (net div).
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection within both the health care and communication services sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative returns.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the consumer staples sector also weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class C over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| C without sales charge | 11.14% | 7.69% | 8.48% |
| C with CDSC (1% for 12 months)× | 10.14% | 7.69% | 8.48% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI All Country World Index (net div) ∆ | 22.35% | 10.88% | 12.58% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/c for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 300,940,594 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,590,456 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 108 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 41 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.5% |
Top ten holdings
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.2% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 2.9% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | 2.7% |
| Roche Holding AG | 2.7% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 2.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.3% |
| IG Group Holdings PLC | 2.2% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | 2.2% |
| CLP Holdings Ltd. | 2.1% |
Issuer country weightings
| United States | 52.4% |
| Japan | 7.9% |
| Canada | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | 4.7% |
| Singapore | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | 3.0% |
| Taiwan | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% |
| Other Countries | 13.6% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVOC-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility Global
Equity Fund

Class I-MVGIX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| I | $79 | 0.74% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class I shares of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 12.26%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 22.35% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (net div).
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection within both the health care and communication services sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative returns.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the consumer staples sector also weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class I over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| I without sales charge | 12.26% | 8.77% | 9.56% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI All Country World Index (net div) ∆ | 22.35% | 10.88% | 12.58% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
If the 1-year without sales charge return included adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the return would be 12.32%.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/i for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 300,940,594 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,590,456 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 108 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 41 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.5% |
Top ten holdings
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.2% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 2.9% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | 2.7% |
| Roche Holding AG | 2.7% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 2.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.3% |
| IG Group Holdings PLC | 2.2% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | 2.2% |
| CLP Holdings Ltd. | 2.1% |
Issuer country weightings
| United States | 52.4% |
| Japan | 7.9% |
| Canada | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | 4.7% |
| Singapore | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | 3.0% |
| Taiwan | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% |
| Other Countries | 13.6% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVOI-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility Global
Equity Fund

Class R1-MVGJX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R1 | $184 | 1.74% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R1 shares of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 11.21%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 22.35% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (net div).
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection within both the health care and communication services sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative returns.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the consumer staples sector also weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R1 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R1 without sales charge | 11.21% | 7.70% | 8.48% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI All Country World Index (net div) ∆ | 22.35% | 10.88% | 12.58% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r1 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 300,940,594 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,590,456 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 108 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 41 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.5% |
Top ten holdings
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.2% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 2.9% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | 2.7% |
| Roche Holding AG | 2.7% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 2.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.3% |
| IG Group Holdings PLC | 2.2% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | 2.2% |
| CLP Holdings Ltd. | 2.1% |
Issuer country weightings
| United States | 52.4% |
| Japan | 7.9% |
| Canada | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | 4.7% |
| Singapore | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | 3.0% |
| Taiwan | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% |
| Other Countries | 13.6% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVOR1-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility Global
Equity Fund

Class R2-MVGKX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R2 | $131 | 1.24% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R2 shares of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 11.74%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 22.35% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (net div).
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection within both the health care and communication services sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative returns.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the consumer staples sector also weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R2 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R2 without sales charge | 11.74% | 8.24% | 9.01% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI All Country World Index (net div) ∆ | 22.35% | 10.88% | 12.58% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r2 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 300,940,594 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,590,456 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 108 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 41 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.5% |
Top ten holdings
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.2% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 2.9% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | 2.7% |
| Roche Holding AG | 2.7% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 2.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.3% |
| IG Group Holdings PLC | 2.2% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | 2.2% |
| CLP Holdings Ltd. | 2.1% |
Issuer country weightings
| United States | 52.4% |
| Japan | 7.9% |
| Canada | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | 4.7% |
| Singapore | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | 3.0% |
| Taiwan | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% |
| Other Countries | 13.6% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVOR2-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility Global
Equity Fund

Class R3-MVGLX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R3 | $105 | 0.99% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
-
For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R3 shares of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 12.02%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 22.35% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (net div).
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection within both the health care and communication services sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative returns.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the consumer staples sector also weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R3 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R3 without sales charge | 12.02% | 8.51% | 9.29% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI All Country World Index (net div) ∆ | 22.35% | 10.88% | 12.58% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r3 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 300,940,594 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,590,456 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 108 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 41 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.5% |
Top ten holdings
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.2% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 2.9% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | 2.7% |
| Roche Holding AG | 2.7% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 2.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.3% |
| IG Group Holdings PLC | 2.2% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | 2.2% |
| CLP Holdings Ltd. | 2.1% |
Issuer country weightings
| United States | 52.4% |
| Japan | 7.9% |
| Canada | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | 4.7% |
| Singapore | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | 3.0% |
| Taiwan | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% |
| Other Countries | 13.6% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVOR3-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility Global
Equity Fund

Class R4-MVGMX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R4 | $79 | 0.74% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
-
For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R4 shares of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 12.32%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 22.35% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (net div).
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection within both the health care and communication services sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative returns.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the consumer staples sector also weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R4 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R4 without sales charge | 12.32% | 8.78% | 9.56% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI All Country World Index (net div) ∆ | 22.35% | 10.88% | 12.58% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r4 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 300,940,594 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,590,456 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 108 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 41 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.5% |
Top ten holdings
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.2% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 2.9% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | 2.7% |
| Roche Holding AG | 2.7% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 2.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.3% |
| IG Group Holdings PLC | 2.2% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | 2.2% |
| CLP Holdings Ltd. | 2.1% |
Issuer country weightings
| United States | 52.4% |
| Japan | 7.9% |
| Canada | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | 4.7% |
| Singapore | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | 3.0% |
| Taiwan | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% |
| Other Countries | 13.6% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVOR4-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility Global
Equity Fund

Class R6-MVGNX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R6 | $70 | 0.66% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R6 shares of the MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 12.37%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 22.35% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (net div).
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection within both the health care and communication services sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative returns.
-
The fund's overweight position and stock selection in the consumer staples sector also weakened relative performance.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R6 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R6 without sales charge | 12.37% | 8.87% | 9.64% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI All Country World Index (net div) ∆ | 22.35% | 10.88% | 12.58% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r6 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 300,940,594 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,590,456 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 108 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 41 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.5% |
Top ten holdings
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.2% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 2.9% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR | 2.7% |
| Roche Holding AG | 2.7% |
| DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 2.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.3% |
| IG Group Holdings PLC | 2.2% |
| Koninklijke KPN N.V. | 2.2% |
| CLP Holdings Ltd. | 2.1% |
Issuer country weightings
| United States | 52.4% |
| Japan | 7.9% |
| Canada | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | 4.7% |
| Singapore | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | 3.0% |
| Taiwan | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | 2.7% |
| Italy | 2.6% |
| Other Countries | 13.6% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVOR6-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility
Equity Fund

Class A-MLVAX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| A | $94 | 0.89% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class A shares of the MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 11.05%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the communication services sector benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection in the financial sector, along with an overweight position and favorable stock selection in the health care sector, also supported relative results.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative performance.
-
Stock selection and overweight positions in the consumer staples and industrials sectors also weighed on the fund's relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance. This graph includes the deduction of the maximum applicable sales charge.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| A without sales charge | 11.05% | 6.96% | 10.81% |
| A with initial sales charge (5.75%) | 4.66% | 5.71% | 10.15% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/a for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 317,343,526 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,656,252 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 97 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 49 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.7% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
Equity sectors
| Information Technology | 27.7% |
| Health Care | 14.4% |
| Financials | 12.8% |
| Consumer Staples | 10.4% |
| Industrials | 7.4% |
| Utilities | 6.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.7% |
| Energy | 5.3% |
| Communication Services | 5.1% |
| Real Estate | 3.5% |
| Materials | 0.5% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 3.8% |
| Valero Energy Corp. | 3.3% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 3.0% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Monster Worldwide, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Teledyne Technologies, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Apple, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | 2.7% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.7% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVUA-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility
Equity Fund

Class B-MLVBX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| B | $172 | 1.64% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class B shares of the MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 10.27%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the communication services sector benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection in the financial sector, along with an overweight position and favorable stock selection in the health care sector, also supported relative results.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative performance.
-
Stock selection and overweight positions in the consumer staples and industrials sectors also weighed on the fund's relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class B over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| B without sales charge | 10.27% | 6.17% | 9.98% |
| B with CDSC (declining over six years from 4% to 0%)× | 6.42% | 5.90% | 9.98% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/b for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 317,343,526 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,656,252 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 97 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 49 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.7% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
Equity sectors
| Information Technology | 27.7% |
| Health Care | 14.4% |
| Financials | 12.8% |
| Consumer Staples | 10.4% |
| Industrials | 7.4% |
| Utilities | 6.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.7% |
| Energy | 5.3% |
| Communication Services | 5.1% |
| Real Estate | 3.5% |
| Materials | 0.5% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 3.8% |
| Valero Energy Corp. | 3.3% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 3.0% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Monster Worldwide, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Teledyne Technologies, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Apple, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | 2.7% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.7% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVUB-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility
Equity Fund

Class C-MLVGX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| C | $172 | 1.64% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class C shares of the MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 10.27%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the communication services sector benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection in the financial sector, along with an overweight position and favorable stock selection in the health care sector, also supported relative results.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative performance.
-
Stock selection and overweight positions in the consumer staples and industrials sectors also weighed on the fund's relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class C over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| C without sales charge | 10.27% | 6.18% | 9.99% |
| C with CDSC (1% for 12 months)× | 9.31% | 6.18% | 9.99% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/c for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 317,343,526 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,656,252 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 97 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 49 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.7% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
Equity sectors
| Information Technology | 27.7% |
| Health Care | 14.4% |
| Financials | 12.8% |
| Consumer Staples | 10.4% |
| Industrials | 7.4% |
| Utilities | 6.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.7% |
| Energy | 5.3% |
| Communication Services | 5.1% |
| Real Estate | 3.5% |
| Materials | 0.5% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 3.8% |
| Valero Energy Corp. | 3.3% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 3.0% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Monster Worldwide, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Teledyne Technologies, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Apple, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | 2.7% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.7% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVUC-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility
Equity Fund

Class I-MLVHX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| I | $68 | 0.64% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class I shares of the MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 11.38%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the communication services sector benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection in the financial sector, along with an overweight position and favorable stock selection in the health care sector, also supported relative results.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative performance.
-
Stock selection and overweight positions in the consumer staples and industrials sectors also weighed on the fund's relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class I over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| I without sales charge | 11.38% | 7.23% | 11.09% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/i for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 317,343,526 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,656,252 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 97 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 49 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.7% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
Equity sectors
| Information Technology | 27.7% |
| Health Care | 14.4% |
| Financials | 12.8% |
| Consumer Staples | 10.4% |
| Industrials | 7.4% |
| Utilities | 6.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.7% |
| Energy | 5.3% |
| Communication Services | 5.1% |
| Real Estate | 3.5% |
| Materials | 0.5% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 3.8% |
| Valero Energy Corp. | 3.3% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 3.0% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Monster Worldwide, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Teledyne Technologies, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Apple, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | 2.7% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.7% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVUI-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility
Equity Fund

Class R1-MLVMX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R1 | $172 | 1.64% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R1 shares of the MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 10.29%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the communication services sector benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection in the financial sector, along with an overweight position and favorable stock selection in the health care sector, also supported relative results.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative performance.
-
Stock selection and overweight positions in the consumer staples and industrials sectors also weighed on the fund's relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R1 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R1 without sales charge | 10.29% | 6.18% | 9.98% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r1 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 317,343,526 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,656,252 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 97 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 49 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.7% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
Equity sectors
| Information Technology | 27.7% |
| Health Care | 14.4% |
| Financials | 12.8% |
| Consumer Staples | 10.4% |
| Industrials | 7.4% |
| Utilities | 6.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.7% |
| Energy | 5.3% |
| Communication Services | 5.1% |
| Real Estate | 3.5% |
| Materials | 0.5% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 3.8% |
| Valero Energy Corp. | 3.3% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 3.0% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Monster Worldwide, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Teledyne Technologies, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Apple, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | 2.7% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.7% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVUR1-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility
Equity Fund

Class R2-MLVOX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R2 | $120 | 1.14% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R2 shares of the MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 10.81%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the communication services sector benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection in the financial sector, along with an overweight position and favorable stock selection in the health care sector, also supported relative results.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative performance.
-
Stock selection and overweight positions in the consumer staples and industrials sectors also weighed on the fund's relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R2 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R2 without sales charge | 10.81% | 6.70% | 10.54% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r2 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 317,343,526 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,656,252 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 97 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 49 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.7% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
Equity sectors
| Information Technology | 27.7% |
| Health Care | 14.4% |
| Financials | 12.8% |
| Consumer Staples | 10.4% |
| Industrials | 7.4% |
| Utilities | 6.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.7% |
| Energy | 5.3% |
| Communication Services | 5.1% |
| Real Estate | 3.5% |
| Materials | 0.5% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 3.8% |
| Valero Energy Corp. | 3.3% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 3.0% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Monster Worldwide, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Teledyne Technologies, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Apple, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | 2.7% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.7% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVUR2-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility
Equity Fund

Class R3-MLVPX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R3 | $94 | 0.89% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R3 shares of the MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 11.05%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the communication services sector benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection in the financial sector, along with an overweight position and favorable stock selection in the health care sector, also supported relative results.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative performance.
-
Stock selection and overweight positions in the consumer staples and industrials sectors also weighed on the fund's relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R3 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R3 without sales charge | 11.05% | 6.96% | 10.82% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r3 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 317,343,526 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,656,252 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 97 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 49 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.7% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
Equity sectors
| Information Technology | 27.7% |
| Health Care | 14.4% |
| Financials | 12.8% |
| Consumer Staples | 10.4% |
| Industrials | 7.4% |
| Utilities | 6.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.7% |
| Energy | 5.3% |
| Communication Services | 5.1% |
| Real Estate | 3.5% |
| Materials | 0.5% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 3.8% |
| Valero Energy Corp. | 3.3% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 3.0% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Monster Worldwide, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Teledyne Technologies, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Apple, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | 2.7% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.7% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVUR3-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility
Equity Fund

Class R4-MLVRX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R4 | $68 | 0.64% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
-
For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R4 shares of the MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 11.37%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the communication services sector benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection in the financial sector, along with an overweight position and favorable stock selection in the health care sector, also supported relative results.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
-
Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative performance.
-
Stock selection and overweight positions in the consumer staples and industrials sectors also weighed on the fund's relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R4 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R4 without sales charge | 11.37% | 7.23% | 11.08% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
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Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r4 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 317,343,526 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,656,252 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 97 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 49 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.7% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
Equity sectors
| Information Technology | 27.7% |
| Health Care | 14.4% |
| Financials | 12.8% |
| Consumer Staples | 10.4% |
| Industrials | 7.4% |
| Utilities | 6.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.7% |
| Energy | 5.3% |
| Communication Services | 5.1% |
| Real Estate | 3.5% |
| Materials | 0.5% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 3.8% |
| Valero Energy Corp. | 3.3% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 3.0% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Monster Worldwide, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Teledyne Technologies, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Apple, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | 2.7% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.7% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVUR4-ANN

MFS® Low Volatility
Equity Fund

Class R6-MLVTX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R6 | $59 | 0.56% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R6 shares of the MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 11.44%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
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While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
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Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
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In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
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Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
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Stock selection and an underweight position in the communication services sector benefited the fund's relative performance.
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Stock selection in the financial sector, along with an overweight position and favorable stock selection in the health care sector, also supported relative results.
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Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index:
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Stock selection and an underweight position in the information technology sector held back relative performance.
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Stock selection and overweight positions in the consumer staples and industrials sectors also weighed on the fund's relative returns.
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FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R6 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R6 without sales charge | 11.44% | 7.33% | 11.19% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
|
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Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r6 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 317,343,526 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 1,656,252 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 97 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 49 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.7% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.3% |
Equity sectors
| Information Technology | 27.7% |
| Health Care | 14.4% |
| Financials | 12.8% |
| Consumer Staples | 10.4% |
| Industrials | 7.4% |
| Utilities | 6.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.7% |
| Energy | 5.3% |
| Communication Services | 5.1% |
| Real Estate | 3.5% |
| Materials | 0.5% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 3.8% |
| Valero Energy Corp. | 3.3% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 3.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 3.0% |
| McKesson Corp. | 2.9% |
| Monster Worldwide, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Teledyne Technologies, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Apple, Inc. | 2.8% |
| Merck & Co., Inc. | 2.7% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 2.7% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LVUR6-ANN

MFS® U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund

Class A-MSRXX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| A | $43 | 0.42% |
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 452,589,287 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | $1,816,061 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 23 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government Agency Securities and Equivalents | 63.5% |
| Repurchase Agreements, collateralized by U.S. Treasury and/or U.S. Government Agency Securities | 36.5% |
Composition including fixed income credit quality
| A-1+ | 51.4% |
| A-1 | 48.6% |
Maturity breakdown
| 0 - 7 days | 44.4% |
| 8 - 29 days | 7.0% |
| 30 - 59 days | 30.1% |
| 60 - 89 days | 9.3% |
| 90 - 365 days | 9.2% |
Ratings are assigned to portfolio securities utilizing ratings from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies and applying the following hierarchy: If all three agencies provide a rating, the middle rating (after dropping the highest and lowest ratings) is assigned; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower of the two is assigned. Ratings are shown in the S&P scale. All ratings are subject to change. The fund did not hold unrated securities. The fund is not rated by these agencies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. The fund’s holdings as of each month end and the fund’s Form N-MFP reports are available online at mfs.com/mm-reports. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LMMA-ANN

MFS® U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund

Class B-MCRXX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| B | $43 | 0.42% |
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 452,589,287 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | $1,816,061 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 23 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government Agency Securities and Equivalents | 63.5% |
| Repurchase Agreements, collateralized by U.S. Treasury and/or U.S. Government Agency Securities | 36.5% |
Composition including fixed income credit quality
| A-1+ | 51.4% |
| A-1 | 48.6% |
Maturity breakdown
| 0 - 7 days | 44.4% |
| 8 - 29 days | 7.0% |
| 30 - 59 days | 30.1% |
| 60 - 89 days | 9.3% |
| 90 - 365 days | 9.2% |
Ratings are assigned to portfolio securities utilizing ratings from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies and applying the following hierarchy: If all three agencies provide a rating, the middle rating (after dropping the highest and lowest ratings) is assigned; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower of the two is assigned. Ratings are shown in the S&P scale. All ratings are subject to change. The fund did not hold unrated securities. The fund is not rated by these agencies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. The fund’s holdings as of each month end and the fund’s Form N-MFP reports are available online at mfs.com/mm-reports. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LMMB-ANN

MFS® U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund

Class C-MCCXX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| C | $43 | 0.42% |
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 452,589,287 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | $1,816,061 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 23 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government Agency Securities and Equivalents | 63.5% |
| Repurchase Agreements, collateralized by U.S. Treasury and/or U.S. Government Agency Securities | 36.5% |
Composition including fixed income credit quality
| A-1+ | 51.4% |
| A-1 | 48.6% |
Maturity breakdown
| 0 - 7 days | 44.4% |
| 8 - 29 days | 7.0% |
| 30 - 59 days | 30.1% |
| 60 - 89 days | 9.3% |
| 90 - 365 days | 9.2% |
Ratings are assigned to portfolio securities utilizing ratings from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies and applying the following hierarchy: If all three agencies provide a rating, the middle rating (after dropping the highest and lowest ratings) is assigned; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower of the two is assigned. Ratings are shown in the S&P scale. All ratings are subject to change. The fund did not hold unrated securities. The fund is not rated by these agencies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. The fund’s holdings as of each month end and the fund’s Form N-MFP reports are available online at mfs.com/mm-reports. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LMMC-ANN

MFS® U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund

Class I-CRHXX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| I | $43 | 0.42% |
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 452,589,287 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | $1,816,061 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 23 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government Agency Securities and Equivalents | 63.5% |
| Repurchase Agreements, collateralized by U.S. Treasury and/or U.S. Government Agency Securities | 36.5% |
Composition including fixed income credit quality
| A-1+ | 51.4% |
| A-1 | 48.6% |
Maturity breakdown
| 0 - 7 days | 44.4% |
| 8 - 29 days | 7.0% |
| 30 - 59 days | 30.1% |
| 60 - 89 days | 9.3% |
| 90 - 365 days | 9.2% |
Ratings are assigned to portfolio securities utilizing ratings from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies and applying the following hierarchy: If all three agencies provide a rating, the middle rating (after dropping the highest and lowest ratings) is assigned; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower of the two is assigned. Ratings are shown in the S&P scale. All ratings are subject to change. The fund did not hold unrated securities. The fund is not rated by these agencies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. The fund’s holdings as of each month end and the fund’s Form N-MFP reports are available online at mfs.com/mm-reports. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LMMI-ANN

MFS® U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund

Class R1-CRVXX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R1 | $43 | 0.42% |
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 452,589,287 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | $1,816,061 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 23 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government Agency Securities and Equivalents | 63.5% |
| Repurchase Agreements, collateralized by U.S. Treasury and/or U.S. Government Agency Securities | 36.5% |
Composition including fixed income credit quality
| A-1+ | 51.4% |
| A-1 | 48.6% |
Maturity breakdown
| 0 - 7 days | 44.4% |
| 8 - 29 days | 7.0% |
| 30 - 59 days | 30.1% |
| 60 - 89 days | 9.3% |
| 90 - 365 days | 9.2% |
Ratings are assigned to portfolio securities utilizing ratings from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies and applying the following hierarchy: If all three agencies provide a rating, the middle rating (after dropping the highest and lowest ratings) is assigned; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower of the two is assigned. Ratings are shown in the S&P scale. All ratings are subject to change. The fund did not hold unrated securities. The fund is not rated by these agencies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. The fund’s holdings as of each month end and the fund’s Form N-MFP reports are available online at mfs.com/mm-reports. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LMMR1-ANN

MFS® U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund

Class R2-CRMXX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R2 | $43 | 0.42% |
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 452,589,287 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | $1,816,061 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 23 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government Agency Securities and Equivalents | 63.5% |
| Repurchase Agreements, collateralized by U.S. Treasury and/or U.S. Government Agency Securities | 36.5% |
Composition including fixed income credit quality
| A-1+ | 51.4% |
| A-1 | 48.6% |
Maturity breakdown
| 0 - 7 days | 44.4% |
| 8 - 29 days | 7.0% |
| 30 - 59 days | 30.1% |
| 60 - 89 days | 9.3% |
| 90 - 365 days | 9.2% |
Ratings are assigned to portfolio securities utilizing ratings from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies and applying the following hierarchy: If all three agencies provide a rating, the middle rating (after dropping the highest and lowest ratings) is assigned; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower of the two is assigned. Ratings are shown in the S&P scale. All ratings are subject to change. The fund did not hold unrated securities. The fund is not rated by these agencies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. The fund’s holdings as of each month end and the fund’s Form N-MFP reports are available online at mfs.com/mm-reports. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LMMR2-ANN

MFS® U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund

Class R3-CRJXX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R3 | $43 | 0.42% |
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 452,589,287 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | $1,816,061 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 23 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government Agency Securities and Equivalents | 63.5% |
| Repurchase Agreements, collateralized by U.S. Treasury and/or U.S. Government Agency Securities | 36.5% |
Composition including fixed income credit quality
| A-1+ | 51.4% |
| A-1 | 48.6% |
Maturity breakdown
| 0 - 7 days | 44.4% |
| 8 - 29 days | 7.0% |
| 30 - 59 days | 30.1% |
| 60 - 89 days | 9.3% |
| 90 - 365 days | 9.2% |
Ratings are assigned to portfolio securities utilizing ratings from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies and applying the following hierarchy: If all three agencies provide a rating, the middle rating (after dropping the highest and lowest ratings) is assigned; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower of the two is assigned. Ratings are shown in the S&P scale. All ratings are subject to change. The fund did not hold unrated securities. The fund is not rated by these agencies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. The fund’s holdings as of each month end and the fund’s Form N-MFP reports are available online at mfs.com/mm-reports. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LMMR3-ANN

MFS® U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund

Class R4-CRKXX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R4 | $43 | 0.42% |
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 452,589,287 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | $1,816,061 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 23 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government Agency Securities and Equivalents | 63.5% |
| Repurchase Agreements, collateralized by U.S. Treasury and/or U.S. Government Agency Securities | 36.5% |
Composition including fixed income credit quality
| A-1+ | 51.4% |
| A-1 | 48.6% |
Maturity breakdown
| 0 - 7 days | 44.4% |
| 8 - 29 days | 7.0% |
| 30 - 59 days | 30.1% |
| 60 - 89 days | 9.3% |
| 90 - 365 days | 9.2% |
Ratings are assigned to portfolio securities utilizing ratings from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies and applying the following hierarchy: If all three agencies provide a rating, the middle rating (after dropping the highest and lowest ratings) is assigned; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower of the two is assigned. Ratings are shown in the S&P scale. All ratings are subject to change. The fund did not hold unrated securities. The fund is not rated by these agencies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. The fund’s holdings as of each month end and the fund’s Form N-MFP reports are available online at mfs.com/mm-reports. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LMMR4-ANN

MFS® U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund

Class R6-CRRXX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R6 | $38 | 0.37% |
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 452,589,287 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | $1,816,061 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 23 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government Agency Securities and Equivalents | 63.5% |
| Repurchase Agreements, collateralized by U.S. Treasury and/or U.S. Government Agency Securities | 36.5% |
Composition including fixed income credit quality
| A-1+ | 51.4% |
| A-1 | 48.6% |
Maturity breakdown
| 0 - 7 days | 44.4% |
| 8 - 29 days | 7.0% |
| 30 - 59 days | 30.1% |
| 60 - 89 days | 9.3% |
| 90 - 365 days | 9.2% |
Ratings are assigned to portfolio securities utilizing ratings from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies and applying the following hierarchy: If all three agencies provide a rating, the middle rating (after dropping the highest and lowest ratings) is assigned; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower of the two is assigned. Ratings are shown in the S&P scale. All ratings are subject to change. The fund did not hold unrated securities. The fund is not rated by these agencies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. The fund’s holdings as of each month end and the fund’s Form N-MFP reports are available online at mfs.com/mm-reports. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
LMMR6-ANN

MFS® New Discovery Fund

Class A-MNDAX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS New Discovery Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| A | $134 | 1.21% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class A shares of the MFS New Discovery Fund (fund) provided a total return of 21.88%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, generated a return of 23.25%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
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Stock selection within the information technology sector supported the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer discretionary and industrials sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests. This graph includes the deduction of the maximum applicable sales charge.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| A without sales charge | 21.88% | (0.00)% | 11.13% |
| A with initial sales charge (5.75%) | 14.87% | (1.18)% | 10.47% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 2000® Growth Index ∆ | 23.25% | 5.04% | 10.66% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/a for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,140,841,934 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 17,475,466 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 118 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 95 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 93.9% |
| Money Market Funds | 6.1% |
Equity sectors
| Health Care | 31.4% |
| Industrials | 20.3% |
| Information Technology | 16.2% |
| Materials | 5.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.4% |
| Financials | 4.8% |
| Energy | 4.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
| Real Estate | 2.6% |
| Communication Services | 0.3% |
Top ten holdings
| CACI International, Inc., "A" | 2.5% |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2.3% |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 2.1% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. | 2.0% |
| Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | 1.9% |
| Waystar Holding Corp. | 1.7% |
| Moog, Inc., "A" | 1.6% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | 1.6% |
| SSR Mining, Inc. | 1.6% |
| Element Solutions, Inc. | 1.6% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
NDFA-ANN

MFS® New Discovery Fund

Class B-MNDBX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS New Discovery Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| B | $217 | 1.96% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class B shares of the MFS New Discovery Fund (fund) provided a total return of 20.94%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, generated a return of 23.25%.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within the information technology sector supported the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer discretionary and industrials sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class B over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| B without sales charge | 20.94% | (0.76)% | 10.30% |
| B with CDSC (declining over six years from 4% to 0%)× | 16.94% | (1.04)% | 10.30% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 2000® Growth Index ∆ | 23.25% | 5.04% | 10.66% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/b for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,140,841,934 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 17,475,466 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 118 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 95 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 93.9% |
| Money Market Funds | 6.1% |
Equity sectors
| Health Care | 31.4% |
| Industrials | 20.3% |
| Information Technology | 16.2% |
| Materials | 5.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.4% |
| Financials | 4.8% |
| Energy | 4.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
| Real Estate | 2.6% |
| Communication Services | 0.3% |
Top ten holdings
| CACI International, Inc., "A" | 2.5% |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2.3% |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 2.1% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. | 2.0% |
| Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | 1.9% |
| Waystar Holding Corp. | 1.7% |
| Moog, Inc., "A" | 1.6% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | 1.6% |
| SSR Mining, Inc. | 1.6% |
| Element Solutions, Inc. | 1.6% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
NDFB-ANN

MFS® New Discovery Fund

Class C-MNDCX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS New Discovery Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| C | $217 | 1.96% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class C shares of the MFS New Discovery Fund (fund) provided a total return of 20.96%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, generated a return of 23.25%.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within the information technology sector supported the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer discretionary and industrials sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class C over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| C without sales charge | 20.96% | (0.75)% | 10.30% |
| C with CDSC (1% for 12 months)× | 19.96% | (0.75)% | 10.30% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 2000® Growth Index ∆ | 23.25% | 5.04% | 10.66% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/c for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,140,841,934 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 17,475,466 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 118 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 95 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 93.9% |
| Money Market Funds | 6.1% |
Equity sectors
| Health Care | 31.4% |
| Industrials | 20.3% |
| Information Technology | 16.2% |
| Materials | 5.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.4% |
| Financials | 4.8% |
| Energy | 4.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
| Real Estate | 2.6% |
| Communication Services | 0.3% |
Top ten holdings
| CACI International, Inc., "A" | 2.5% |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2.3% |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 2.1% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. | 2.0% |
| Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | 1.9% |
| Waystar Holding Corp. | 1.7% |
| Moog, Inc., "A" | 1.6% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | 1.6% |
| SSR Mining, Inc. | 1.6% |
| Element Solutions, Inc. | 1.6% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
NDFC-ANN

MFS® New Discovery Fund

Class I-MNDIX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS New Discovery Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| I | $107 | 0.96% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class I shares of the MFS New Discovery Fund (fund) provided a total return of 22.13%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, generated a return of 23.25%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
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While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
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Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
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Stock selection within the information technology sector supported the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer discretionary and industrials sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class I over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| I without sales charge | 22.13% | 0.24% | 11.40% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 2000® Growth Index ∆ | 23.25% | 5.04% | 10.66% |
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Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
If the 1-year without sales charge return included adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the return would be 22.16%.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/i for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,140,841,934 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 17,475,466 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 118 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 95 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 93.9% |
| Money Market Funds | 6.1% |
Equity sectors
| Health Care | 31.4% |
| Industrials | 20.3% |
| Information Technology | 16.2% |
| Materials | 5.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.4% |
| Financials | 4.8% |
| Energy | 4.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
| Real Estate | 2.6% |
| Communication Services | 0.3% |
Top ten holdings
| CACI International, Inc., "A" | 2.5% |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2.3% |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 2.1% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. | 2.0% |
| Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | 1.9% |
| Waystar Holding Corp. | 1.7% |
| Moog, Inc., "A" | 1.6% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | 1.6% |
| SSR Mining, Inc. | 1.6% |
| Element Solutions, Inc. | 1.6% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
NDFI-ANN

MFS® New Discovery Fund

Class R1-MNDGX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS New Discovery Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R1 | $217 | 1.96% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R1 shares of the MFS New Discovery Fund (fund) provided a total return of 20.94%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, generated a return of 23.25%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within the information technology sector supported the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer discretionary and industrials sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R1 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R1 without sales charge | 20.94% | (0.76)% | 10.29% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 2000® Growth Index ∆ | 23.25% | 5.04% | 10.66% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r1 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,140,841,934 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 17,475,466 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 118 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 95 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 93.9% |
| Money Market Funds | 6.1% |
Equity sectors
| Health Care | 31.4% |
| Industrials | 20.3% |
| Information Technology | 16.2% |
| Materials | 5.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.4% |
| Financials | 4.8% |
| Energy | 4.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
| Real Estate | 2.6% |
| Communication Services | 0.3% |
Top ten holdings
| CACI International, Inc., "A" | 2.5% |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2.3% |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 2.1% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. | 2.0% |
| Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | 1.9% |
| Waystar Holding Corp. | 1.7% |
| Moog, Inc., "A" | 1.6% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | 1.6% |
| SSR Mining, Inc. | 1.6% |
| Element Solutions, Inc. | 1.6% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
NDFR1-ANN

MFS® New Discovery Fund

Class R2-MNDRX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS New Discovery Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R2 | $162 | 1.46% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R2 shares of the MFS New Discovery Fund (fund) provided a total return of 21.51%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, generated a return of 23.25%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within the information technology sector supported the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer discretionary and industrials sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R2 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R2 without sales charge | 21.51% | (0.25)% | 10.84% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 2000® Growth Index ∆ | 23.25% | 5.04% | 10.66% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
If the 1-year without sales charge return included adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the return would be 21.56%.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r2 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,140,841,934 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 17,475,466 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 118 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 95 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 93.9% |
| Money Market Funds | 6.1% |
Equity sectors
| Health Care | 31.4% |
| Industrials | 20.3% |
| Information Technology | 16.2% |
| Materials | 5.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.4% |
| Financials | 4.8% |
| Energy | 4.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
| Real Estate | 2.6% |
| Communication Services | 0.3% |
Top ten holdings
| CACI International, Inc., "A" | 2.5% |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2.3% |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 2.1% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. | 2.0% |
| Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | 1.9% |
| Waystar Holding Corp. | 1.7% |
| Moog, Inc., "A" | 1.6% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | 1.6% |
| SSR Mining, Inc. | 1.6% |
| Element Solutions, Inc. | 1.6% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
NDFR2-ANN

MFS® New Discovery Fund

Class R3-MNDHX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS New Discovery Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R3 | $134 | 1.21% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R3 shares of the MFS New Discovery Fund (fund) provided a total return of 21.85%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, generated a return of 23.25%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within the information technology sector supported the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer discretionary and industrials sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R3 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R3 without sales charge | 21.85% | (0.00)% | 11.12% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 2000® Growth Index ∆ | 23.25% | 5.04% | 10.66% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r3 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,140,841,934 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 17,475,466 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 118 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 95 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 93.9% |
| Money Market Funds | 6.1% |
Equity sectors
| Health Care | 31.4% |
| Industrials | 20.3% |
| Information Technology | 16.2% |
| Materials | 5.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.4% |
| Financials | 4.8% |
| Energy | 4.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
| Real Estate | 2.6% |
| Communication Services | 0.3% |
Top ten holdings
| CACI International, Inc., "A" | 2.5% |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2.3% |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 2.1% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. | 2.0% |
| Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | 1.9% |
| Waystar Holding Corp. | 1.7% |
| Moog, Inc., "A" | 1.6% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | 1.6% |
| SSR Mining, Inc. | 1.6% |
| Element Solutions, Inc. | 1.6% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
NDFR3-ANN

MFS® New Discovery Fund

Class R4-MNDJX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS New Discovery Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R4 | $107 | 0.96% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R4 shares of the MFS New Discovery Fund (fund) provided a total return of 22.15%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, generated a return of 23.25%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within the information technology sector supported the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer discretionary and industrials sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R4 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R4 without sales charge | 22.15% | 0.24% | 11.41% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 2000® Growth Index ∆ | 23.25% | 5.04% | 10.66% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r4 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,140,841,934 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 17,475,466 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 118 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 95 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 93.9% |
| Money Market Funds | 6.1% |
Equity sectors
| Health Care | 31.4% |
| Industrials | 20.3% |
| Information Technology | 16.2% |
| Materials | 5.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.4% |
| Financials | 4.8% |
| Energy | 4.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
| Real Estate | 2.6% |
| Communication Services | 0.3% |
Top ten holdings
| CACI International, Inc., "A" | 2.5% |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2.3% |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 2.1% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. | 2.0% |
| Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | 1.9% |
| Waystar Holding Corp. | 1.7% |
| Moog, Inc., "A" | 1.6% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | 1.6% |
| SSR Mining, Inc. | 1.6% |
| Element Solutions, Inc. | 1.6% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
NDFR4-ANN

MFS® New Discovery Fund

Class R6-MNDKX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS New Discovery Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R6 | $94 | 0.85% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R6 shares of the MFS New Discovery Fund (fund) provided a total return of 22.28%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Russell 2000® Growth Index, generated a return of 23.25%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within the information technology sector supported the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 2000® Growth Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer discretionary and industrials sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R6 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R6 without sales charge | 22.28% | 0.37% | 11.53% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
| Russell 2000® Growth Index ∆ | 23.25% | 5.04% | 10.66% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r6 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,140,841,934 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 17,475,466 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 118 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 95 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 93.9% |
| Money Market Funds | 6.1% |
Equity sectors
| Health Care | 31.4% |
| Industrials | 20.3% |
| Information Technology | 16.2% |
| Materials | 5.9% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 5.4% |
| Financials | 4.8% |
| Energy | 4.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
| Real Estate | 2.6% |
| Communication Services | 0.3% |
Top ten holdings
| CACI International, Inc., "A" | 2.5% |
| Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2.3% |
| Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | 2.1% |
| Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. | 2.0% |
| Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | 1.9% |
| Waystar Holding Corp. | 1.7% |
| Moog, Inc., "A" | 1.6% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | 1.6% |
| SSR Mining, Inc. | 1.6% |
| Element Solutions, Inc. | 1.6% |
MFS uses the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) for sector/industry reporting. MFS has applied its own internal sector/industry classification methodology for equity securities and non-equity securities that are unclassified by GICS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
NDFR6-ANN

MFS® Core Equity Fund

Class A-MRGAX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Core Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| A | $93 | 0.87% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class A shares of the MFS Core Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 14.93%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer cyclicals and health care sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the financial services sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within the technology sector weighed on the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the capital goods, communication services, and consumer staples sectors also held back relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance. This graph includes the deduction of the maximum applicable sales charge.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| A without sales charge | 14.93% | 9.57% | 13.97% |
| A with initial sales charge (5.75%) | 8.32% | 8.28% | 13.29% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/a for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 6,509,449,817 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 32,783,354 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 173 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 57 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
Global equity sectors
| Technology | 35.0% |
| Financial Services | 13.2% |
| Capital Goods | 12.7% |
| Health Care | 10.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.5% |
| Communication Services | 9.2% |
| Energy | 6.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.6% |
| Apple, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.7% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 4.7% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 3.5% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., "A" | 2.1% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.9% |
| Pfizer, Inc. | 1.8% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RGIA-ANN

MFS® Core Equity Fund

Class B-MRGBX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Core Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| B | $173 | 1.62% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class B shares of the MFS Core Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 14.10%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer cyclicals and health care sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the financial services sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within the technology sector weighed on the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the capital goods, communication services, and consumer staples sectors also held back relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class B over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| B without sales charge | 14.10% | 8.76% | 13.11% |
| B with CDSC (declining over six years from 4% to 0%)× | 10.19% | 8.47% | 13.11% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/b for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 6,509,449,817 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 32,783,354 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 173 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 57 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
Global equity sectors
| Technology | 35.0% |
| Financial Services | 13.2% |
| Capital Goods | 12.7% |
| Health Care | 10.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.5% |
| Communication Services | 9.2% |
| Energy | 6.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.6% |
| Apple, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.7% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 4.7% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 3.5% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., "A" | 2.1% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.9% |
| Pfizer, Inc. | 1.8% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RGIB-ANN

MFS® Core Equity Fund

Class C-MRGCX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Core Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| C | $173 | 1.62% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class C shares of the MFS Core Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 14.06%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer cyclicals and health care sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the financial services sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within the technology sector weighed on the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the capital goods, communication services, and consumer staples sectors also held back relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class C over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| C without sales charge | 14.06% | 8.75% | 13.11% |
| C with CDSC (1% for 12 months)× | 13.09% | 8.75% | 13.11% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/c for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 6,509,449,817 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 32,783,354 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 173 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 57 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
Global equity sectors
| Technology | 35.0% |
| Financial Services | 13.2% |
| Capital Goods | 12.7% |
| Health Care | 10.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.5% |
| Communication Services | 9.2% |
| Energy | 6.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.6% |
| Apple, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.7% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 4.7% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 3.5% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., "A" | 2.1% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.9% |
| Pfizer, Inc. | 1.8% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RGIC-ANN

MFS® Core Equity Fund

Class I-MRGRX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Core Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| I | $67 | 0.62% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class I shares of the MFS Core Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 15.21%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer cyclicals and health care sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the financial services sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within the technology sector weighed on the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the capital goods, communication services, and consumer staples sectors also held back relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class I over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| I without sales charge | 15.21% | 9.85% | 14.25% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/i for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 6,509,449,817 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 32,783,354 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 173 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 57 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
Global equity sectors
| Technology | 35.0% |
| Financial Services | 13.2% |
| Capital Goods | 12.7% |
| Health Care | 10.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.5% |
| Communication Services | 9.2% |
| Energy | 6.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.6% |
| Apple, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.7% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 4.7% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 3.5% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., "A" | 2.1% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.9% |
| Pfizer, Inc. | 1.8% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RGII-ANN

MFS® Core Equity Fund

Class R1-MRGGX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Core Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R1 | $173 | 1.62% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R1 shares of the MFS Core Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 14.09%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer cyclicals and health care sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the financial services sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within the technology sector weighed on the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the capital goods, communication services, and consumer staples sectors also held back relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R1 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R1 without sales charge | 14.09% | 8.76% | 13.11% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
If the 1-year without sales charge return included adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the return would be 14.06%.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r1 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 6,509,449,817 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 32,783,354 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 173 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 57 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
Global equity sectors
| Technology | 35.0% |
| Financial Services | 13.2% |
| Capital Goods | 12.7% |
| Health Care | 10.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.5% |
| Communication Services | 9.2% |
| Energy | 6.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.6% |
| Apple, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.7% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 4.7% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 3.5% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., "A" | 2.1% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.9% |
| Pfizer, Inc. | 1.8% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RGIR1-ANN

MFS® Core Equity Fund

Class R2-MRERX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Core Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R2 | $120 | 1.12% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R2 shares of the MFS Core Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 14.64%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer cyclicals and health care sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the financial services sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within the technology sector weighed on the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the capital goods, communication services, and consumer staples sectors also held back relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R2 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R2 without sales charge | 14.64% | 9.31% | 13.69% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r2 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 6,509,449,817 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 32,783,354 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 173 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 57 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
Global equity sectors
| Technology | 35.0% |
| Financial Services | 13.2% |
| Capital Goods | 12.7% |
| Health Care | 10.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.5% |
| Communication Services | 9.2% |
| Energy | 6.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.6% |
| Apple, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.7% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 4.7% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 3.5% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., "A" | 2.1% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.9% |
| Pfizer, Inc. | 1.8% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RGIR2-ANN

MFS® Core Equity Fund

Class R3-MRGHX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Core Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R3 | $93 | 0.87% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R3 shares of the MFS Core Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 14.93%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer cyclicals and health care sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the financial services sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within the technology sector weighed on the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the capital goods, communication services, and consumer staples sectors also held back relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R3 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R3 without sales charge | 14.93% | 9.58% | 13.96% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r3 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 6,509,449,817 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 32,783,354 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 173 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 57 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
Global equity sectors
| Technology | 35.0% |
| Financial Services | 13.2% |
| Capital Goods | 12.7% |
| Health Care | 10.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.5% |
| Communication Services | 9.2% |
| Energy | 6.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.6% |
| Apple, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.7% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 4.7% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 3.5% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., "A" | 2.1% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.9% |
| Pfizer, Inc. | 1.8% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RGIR3-ANN

MFS® Core Equity Fund

Class R4-MRGJX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Core Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R4 | $67 | 0.62% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
-
For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R4 shares of the MFS Core Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 15.22%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within both the consumer cyclicals and health care sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the financial services sector further supported relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
-
Stock selection within the technology sector weighed on the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the capital goods, communication services, and consumer staples sectors also held back relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R4 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R4 without sales charge | 15.22% | 9.85% | 14.25% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r4 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 6,509,449,817 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 32,783,354 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 173 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 57 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
Global equity sectors
| Technology | 35.0% |
| Financial Services | 13.2% |
| Capital Goods | 12.7% |
| Health Care | 10.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.5% |
| Communication Services | 9.2% |
| Energy | 6.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.6% |
| Apple, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.7% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 4.7% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 3.5% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., "A" | 2.1% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.9% |
| Pfizer, Inc. | 1.8% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RGIR4-ANN

MFS® Core Equity Fund

Class R6-MRGKX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Core Equity Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R6 | $58 | 0.54% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R6 shares of the MFS Core Equity Fund (fund) provided a total return of 15.33%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.10% for the fund’s benchmark, the Russell 3000® Index.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
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Stock selection within both the consumer cyclicals and health care sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the financial services sector further supported relative returns.
-
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Top detractors from performance relative to the Russell 3000® Index:
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Stock selection within the technology sector weighed on the fund's relative performance.
-
Stock selection within the capital goods, communication services, and consumer staples sectors also held back relative returns.
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FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R6 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R6 without sales charge | 15.33% | 9.94% | 14.34% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Russell 3000® Index ∆ | 20.10% | 11.80% | 14.84% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r6 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 6,509,449,817 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 32,783,354 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 173 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 57 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 99.5% |
| Money Market Funds | 0.5% |
Global equity sectors
| Technology | 35.0% |
| Financial Services | 13.2% |
| Capital Goods | 12.7% |
| Health Care | 10.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.5% |
| Communication Services | 9.2% |
| Energy | 6.3% |
| Consumer Staples | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.4% |
| Microsoft Corp. | 5.6% |
| Apple, Inc. | 5.5% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.7% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 4.7% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 3.5% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc., "A" | 2.1% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 1.9% |
| Pfizer, Inc. | 1.8% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RGIR6-ANN

MFS® Research
International Fund

Class A-MRSAX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Research International Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| A | $108 | 0.98% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class A shares of the MFS Research International Fund (fund) provided a total return of 20.81%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 21.62% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div).
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the financial services and technology sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the health care and consumer staples sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance. This graph includes the deduction of the maximum applicable sales charge.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| A without sales charge | 20.81% | 5.92% | 8.75% |
| A with initial sales charge (5.75%) | 13.86% | 4.67% | 8.11% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div) ∆ | 21.62% | 9.35% | 9.54% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/a for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 17,611,863,872 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 107,956,758 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 117 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 35 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Schneider Electric SE | 2.9% |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 2.6% |
| Hitachi Ltd. | 2.5% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | 2.2% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 2.1% |
| Novartis AG | 2.1% |
| TotalEnergies SE | 2.0% |
| Tokyo Electron Ltd. | 2.0% |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | 1.7% |
| BNP Paribas S.A. | 1.7% |
Issuer country weightings
| Japan | 22.5% |
| United Kingdom | 16.7% |
| France | 11.2% |
| Switzerland | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | 6.2% |
| Germany | 6.0% |
| United States | 5.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | 2.4% |
| Other Countries | 18.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RIFA-ANN

MFS® Research
International Fund

Class B-MRIBX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Research International Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| B | $189 | 1.72% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class B shares of the MFS Research International Fund (fund) provided a total return of 19.96%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 21.62% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div).
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the financial services and technology sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the health care and consumer staples sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class B over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| B without sales charge | 19.96% | 5.13% | 7.94% |
| B with CDSC (declining over six years from 4% to 0%)× | 15.96% | 4.80% | 7.94% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div) ∆ | 21.62% | 9.35% | 9.54% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/b for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 17,611,863,872 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 107,956,758 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 117 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 35 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Schneider Electric SE | 2.9% |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 2.6% |
| Hitachi Ltd. | 2.5% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | 2.2% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 2.1% |
| Novartis AG | 2.1% |
| TotalEnergies SE | 2.0% |
| Tokyo Electron Ltd. | 2.0% |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | 1.7% |
| BNP Paribas S.A. | 1.7% |
Issuer country weightings
| Japan | 22.5% |
| United Kingdom | 16.7% |
| France | 11.2% |
| Switzerland | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | 6.2% |
| Germany | 6.0% |
| United States | 5.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | 2.4% |
| Other Countries | 18.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RIFB-ANN

MFS® Research
International Fund

Class C-MRICX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Research International Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| C | $190 | 1.73% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class C shares of the MFS Research International Fund (fund) provided a total return of 19.94%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 21.62% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div).
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the financial services and technology sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the health care and consumer staples sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class C over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| C without sales charge | 19.94% | 5.13% | 7.93% |
| C with CDSC (1% for 12 months)× | 18.94% | 5.13% | 7.93% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div) ∆ | 21.62% | 9.35% | 9.54% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/c for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 17,611,863,872 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 107,956,758 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 117 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 35 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Schneider Electric SE | 2.9% |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 2.6% |
| Hitachi Ltd. | 2.5% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | 2.2% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 2.1% |
| Novartis AG | 2.1% |
| TotalEnergies SE | 2.0% |
| Tokyo Electron Ltd. | 2.0% |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | 1.7% |
| BNP Paribas S.A. | 1.7% |
Issuer country weightings
| Japan | 22.5% |
| United Kingdom | 16.7% |
| France | 11.2% |
| Switzerland | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | 6.2% |
| Germany | 6.0% |
| United States | 5.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | 2.4% |
| Other Countries | 18.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RIFC-ANN

MFS® Research
International Fund

Class I-MRSIX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Research International Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| I | $81 | 0.73% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class I shares of the MFS Research International Fund (fund) provided a total return of 21.10%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 21.62% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div).
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
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While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
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Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
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Stock selection within the financial services and technology sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
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Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
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Stock selection within the health care and consumer staples sectors weighed on relative returns.
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FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class I over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| I without sales charge | 21.10% | 6.18% | 9.02% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div) ∆ | 21.62% | 9.35% | 9.54% |
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∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/i for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 17,611,863,872 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 107,956,758 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 117 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 35 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Schneider Electric SE | 2.9% |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 2.6% |
| Hitachi Ltd. | 2.5% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | 2.2% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 2.1% |
| Novartis AG | 2.1% |
| TotalEnergies SE | 2.0% |
| Tokyo Electron Ltd. | 2.0% |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | 1.7% |
| BNP Paribas S.A. | 1.7% |
Issuer country weightings
| Japan | 22.5% |
| United Kingdom | 16.7% |
| France | 11.2% |
| Switzerland | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | 6.2% |
| Germany | 6.0% |
| United States | 5.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | 2.4% |
| Other Countries | 18.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RIFI-ANN

MFS® Research
International Fund

Class R1-MRSGX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Research International Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R1 | $190 | 1.73% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R1 shares of the MFS Research International Fund (fund) provided a total return of 19.92%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 21.62% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div).
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the financial services and technology sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the health care and consumer staples sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R1 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R1 without sales charge | 19.92% | 5.11% | 7.93% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div) ∆ | 21.62% | 9.35% | 9.54% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r1 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 17,611,863,872 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 107,956,758 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 117 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 35 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Schneider Electric SE | 2.9% |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 2.6% |
| Hitachi Ltd. | 2.5% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | 2.2% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 2.1% |
| Novartis AG | 2.1% |
| TotalEnergies SE | 2.0% |
| Tokyo Electron Ltd. | 2.0% |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | 1.7% |
| BNP Paribas S.A. | 1.7% |
Issuer country weightings
| Japan | 22.5% |
| United Kingdom | 16.7% |
| France | 11.2% |
| Switzerland | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | 6.2% |
| Germany | 6.0% |
| United States | 5.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | 2.4% |
| Other Countries | 18.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RIFR1-ANN

MFS® Research
International Fund

Class R2-MRSRX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Research International Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R2 | $136 | 1.23% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R2 shares of the MFS Research International Fund (fund) provided a total return of 20.54%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 21.62% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div).
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the financial services and technology sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the health care and consumer staples sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R2 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R2 without sales charge | 20.54% | 5.65% | 8.48% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div) ∆ | 21.62% | 9.35% | 9.54% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r2 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 17,611,863,872 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 107,956,758 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 117 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 35 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Schneider Electric SE | 2.9% |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 2.6% |
| Hitachi Ltd. | 2.5% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | 2.2% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 2.1% |
| Novartis AG | 2.1% |
| TotalEnergies SE | 2.0% |
| Tokyo Electron Ltd. | 2.0% |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | 1.7% |
| BNP Paribas S.A. | 1.7% |
Issuer country weightings
| Japan | 22.5% |
| United Kingdom | 16.7% |
| France | 11.2% |
| Switzerland | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | 6.2% |
| Germany | 6.0% |
| United States | 5.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | 2.4% |
| Other Countries | 18.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RIFR2-ANN

MFS® Research
International Fund

Class R3-MRSHX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Research International Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R3 | $108 | 0.98% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R3 shares of the MFS Research International Fund (fund) provided a total return of 20.82%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 21.62% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div).
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the financial services and technology sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the health care and consumer staples sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R3 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R3 without sales charge | 20.82% | 5.91% | 8.75% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div) ∆ | 21.62% | 9.35% | 9.54% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r3 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 17,611,863,872 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 107,956,758 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 117 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 35 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Schneider Electric SE | 2.9% |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 2.6% |
| Hitachi Ltd. | 2.5% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | 2.2% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 2.1% |
| Novartis AG | 2.1% |
| TotalEnergies SE | 2.0% |
| Tokyo Electron Ltd. | 2.0% |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | 1.7% |
| BNP Paribas S.A. | 1.7% |
Issuer country weightings
| Japan | 22.5% |
| United Kingdom | 16.7% |
| France | 11.2% |
| Switzerland | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | 6.2% |
| Germany | 6.0% |
| United States | 5.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | 2.4% |
| Other Countries | 18.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RIFR3-ANN

MFS® Research
International Fund

Class R4-MRSJX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Research International Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R4 | $81 | 0.73% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R4 shares of the MFS Research International Fund (fund) provided a total return of 21.11%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 21.62% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div).
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the financial services and technology sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
-
Stock selection within the health care and consumer staples sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R4 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R4 without sales charge | 21.11% | 6.18% | 9.01% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div) ∆ | 21.62% | 9.35% | 9.54% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r4 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 17,611,863,872 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 107,956,758 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 117 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 35 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Schneider Electric SE | 2.9% |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 2.6% |
| Hitachi Ltd. | 2.5% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | 2.2% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 2.1% |
| Novartis AG | 2.1% |
| TotalEnergies SE | 2.0% |
| Tokyo Electron Ltd. | 2.0% |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | 1.7% |
| BNP Paribas S.A. | 1.7% |
Issuer country weightings
| Japan | 22.5% |
| United Kingdom | 16.7% |
| France | 11.2% |
| Switzerland | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | 6.2% |
| Germany | 6.0% |
| United States | 5.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | 2.4% |
| Other Countries | 18.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RIFR4-ANN

MFS® Research
International Fund

Class R6-MRSKX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Research International Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R6 | $70 | 0.63% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R6 shares of the MFS Research International Fund (fund) provided a total return of 21.24%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 21.62% for the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div).
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
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Top contributors to performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
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Stock selection within the financial services and technology sectors benefited the fund's relative performance.
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Top detractors from performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index:
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Stock selection within the health care and consumer staples sectors weighed on relative returns.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R6 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to a broad measure of market performance.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of a broad measure of market performance over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R6 without sales charge | 21.24% | 6.29% | 9.13% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index (net div) ∆ | 21.62% | 9.35% | 9.54% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r6 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 17,611,863,872 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 107,956,758 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 117 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 35 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 98.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 1.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Schneider Electric SE | 2.9% |
| Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 2.6% |
| Hitachi Ltd. | 2.5% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | 2.2% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 2.1% |
| Novartis AG | 2.1% |
| TotalEnergies SE | 2.0% |
| Tokyo Electron Ltd. | 2.0% |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. | 1.7% |
| BNP Paribas S.A. | 1.7% |
Issuer country weightings
| Japan | 22.5% |
| United Kingdom | 16.7% |
| France | 11.2% |
| Switzerland | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | 6.2% |
| Germany | 6.0% |
| United States | 5.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% |
| Hong Kong | 2.4% |
| Other Countries | 18.8% |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
RIFR6-ANN

MFS® Technology Fund

Class A-MTCAX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Technology Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| A | $127 | 1.11% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class A shares of the MFS Technology Fund (fund) provided a total return of 28.97%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index, generated a return of 41.03%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
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The combination of stock selection and an overweight position in the semi & electronic components industry benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
The fund's underweight position in the entertainment & leisure industry also helped relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
Stock selection within the hardware, peripherals & assembly industry held back relative performance.
-
The combination of stock selection and overweight positions in both the software and business services industries further weakened the fund's relative results.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests. This graph includes the deduction of the maximum applicable sales charge.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| A without sales charge | 28.97% | 12.53% | 19.18% |
| A with initial sales charge (5.75%) | 21.55% | 11.20% | 18.48% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
| Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index ∆ | 41.03% | 18.59% | 24.26% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/a for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,372,124,346 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 15,777,828 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 54 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 59 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 97.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Microsoft Corp. | 9.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 8.3% |
| Apple, Inc. | 8.2% |
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.3% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 7.2% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 3.1% |
| Advanced Micro Devices | 3.0% |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | 2.9% |
| Shopify, Inc. | 2.7% |
| JFrog Ltd. | 2.7% |
Top five industries
| Software | 33.6% |
| Semiconductor & Electronic Components | 31.9% |
| Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly | 19.8% |
| Interactive Media Services | 11.2% |
| Electrical Equipment | 2.0% |
For purposes of these classifications, MFS uses its own internal sector/industry classification methodology, which may deviate from classification methodologies used by other industry participants (e.g., the Global Industry Classification Standard).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
SCTA-ANN

MFS® Technology Fund

Class B-MTCBX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Technology Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| B | $212 | 1.86% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class B shares of the MFS Technology Fund (fund) provided a total return of 27.99%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index, generated a return of 41.03%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
The combination of stock selection and an overweight position in the semi & electronic components industry benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
The fund's underweight position in the entertainment & leisure industry also helped relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
Stock selection within the hardware, peripherals & assembly industry held back relative performance.
-
The combination of stock selection and overweight positions in both the software and business services industries further weakened the fund's relative results.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class B over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| B without sales charge | 27.99% | 11.68% | 18.29% |
| B with CDSC (declining over six years from 4% to 0%)× | 23.99% | 11.49% | 18.29% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
| Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index ∆ | 41.03% | 18.59% | 24.26% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/b for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,372,124,346 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 15,777,828 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 54 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 59 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 97.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Microsoft Corp. | 9.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 8.3% |
| Apple, Inc. | 8.2% |
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.3% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 7.2% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 3.1% |
| Advanced Micro Devices | 3.0% |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | 2.9% |
| Shopify, Inc. | 2.7% |
| JFrog Ltd. | 2.7% |
Top five industries
| Software | 33.6% |
| Semiconductor & Electronic Components | 31.9% |
| Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly | 19.8% |
| Interactive Media Services | 11.2% |
| Electrical Equipment | 2.0% |
For purposes of these classifications, MFS uses its own internal sector/industry classification methodology, which may deviate from classification methodologies used by other industry participants (e.g., the Global Industry Classification Standard).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
SCTB-ANN

MFS® Technology Fund

Class C-MTCCX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Technology Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| C | $212 | 1.86% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class C shares of the MFS Technology Fund (fund) provided a total return of 27.98%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index, generated a return of 41.03%.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
The combination of stock selection and an overweight position in the semi & electronic components industry benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
The fund's underweight position in the entertainment & leisure industry also helped relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
Stock selection within the hardware, peripherals & assembly industry held back relative performance.
-
The combination of stock selection and overweight positions in both the software and business services industries further weakened the fund's relative results.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class C over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| C without sales charge | 27.98% | 11.68% | 18.29% |
| C with CDSC (1% for 12 months)× | 26.98% | 11.68% | 18.29% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
| Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index ∆ | 41.03% | 18.59% | 24.26% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
|
× |
Assuming redemption at the end of the applicable period. |
CDSC – Contingent Deferred Sales Charge.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/c for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,372,124,346 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 15,777,828 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 54 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 59 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 97.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Microsoft Corp. | 9.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 8.3% |
| Apple, Inc. | 8.2% |
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.3% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 7.2% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 3.1% |
| Advanced Micro Devices | 3.0% |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | 2.9% |
| Shopify, Inc. | 2.7% |
| JFrog Ltd. | 2.7% |
Top five industries
| Software | 33.6% |
| Semiconductor & Electronic Components | 31.9% |
| Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly | 19.8% |
| Interactive Media Services | 11.2% |
| Electrical Equipment | 2.0% |
For purposes of these classifications, MFS uses its own internal sector/industry classification methodology, which may deviate from classification methodologies used by other industry participants (e.g., the Global Industry Classification Standard).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
SCTC-ANN

MFS® Technology Fund

Class I-MTCIX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Technology Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| I | $99 | 0.86% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class I shares of the MFS Technology Fund (fund) provided a total return of 29.30%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index, generated a return of 41.03%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
The combination of stock selection and an overweight position in the semi & electronic components industry benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
The fund's underweight position in the entertainment & leisure industry also helped relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
Stock selection within the hardware, peripherals & assembly industry held back relative performance.
-
The combination of stock selection and overweight positions in both the software and business services industries further weakened the fund's relative results.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class I over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| I without sales charge | 29.30% | 12.81% | 19.48% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
| Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index ∆ | 41.03% | 18.59% | 24.26% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
If the 1-year without sales charge return included adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the return would be 29.29%.
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/i for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,372,124,346 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 15,777,828 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 54 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 59 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 97.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Microsoft Corp. | 9.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 8.3% |
| Apple, Inc. | 8.2% |
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.3% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 7.2% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 3.1% |
| Advanced Micro Devices | 3.0% |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | 2.9% |
| Shopify, Inc. | 2.7% |
| JFrog Ltd. | 2.7% |
Top five industries
| Software | 33.6% |
| Semiconductor & Electronic Components | 31.9% |
| Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly | 19.8% |
| Interactive Media Services | 11.2% |
| Electrical Equipment | 2.0% |
For purposes of these classifications, MFS uses its own internal sector/industry classification methodology, which may deviate from classification methodologies used by other industry participants (e.g., the Global Industry Classification Standard).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
SCTI-ANN

MFS® Technology Fund

Class R1-MTCKX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Technology Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R1 | $212 | 1.86% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R1 shares of the MFS Technology Fund (fund) provided a total return of 28.00%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index, generated a return of 41.03%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
The combination of stock selection and an overweight position in the semi & electronic components industry benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
The fund's underweight position in the entertainment & leisure industry also helped relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
Stock selection within the hardware, peripherals & assembly industry held back relative performance.
-
The combination of stock selection and overweight positions in both the software and business services industries further weakened the fund's relative results.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R1 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R1 without sales charge | 28.00% | 11.69% | 18.29% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
| Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index ∆ | 41.03% | 18.59% | 24.26% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r1 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,372,124,346 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 15,777,828 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 54 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 59 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 97.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Microsoft Corp. | 9.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 8.3% |
| Apple, Inc. | 8.2% |
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.3% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 7.2% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 3.1% |
| Advanced Micro Devices | 3.0% |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | 2.9% |
| Shopify, Inc. | 2.7% |
| JFrog Ltd. | 2.7% |
Top five industries
| Software | 33.6% |
| Semiconductor & Electronic Components | 31.9% |
| Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly | 19.8% |
| Interactive Media Services | 11.2% |
| Electrical Equipment | 2.0% |
For purposes of these classifications, MFS uses its own internal sector/industry classification methodology, which may deviate from classification methodologies used by other industry participants (e.g., the Global Industry Classification Standard).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
SCTR1-ANN

MFS® Technology Fund

Class R2-MTERX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Technology Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R2 | $155 | 1.36% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R2 shares of the MFS Technology Fund (fund) provided a total return of 28.66%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index, generated a return of 41.03%.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
The combination of stock selection and an overweight position in the semi & electronic components industry benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
The fund's underweight position in the entertainment & leisure industry also helped relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
Stock selection within the hardware, peripherals & assembly industry held back relative performance.
-
The combination of stock selection and overweight positions in both the software and business services industries further weakened the fund's relative results.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R2 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R2 without sales charge | 28.66% | 12.25% | 18.88% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
| Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index ∆ | 41.03% | 18.59% | 24.26% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r2 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,372,124,346 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 15,777,828 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 54 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 59 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 97.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Microsoft Corp. | 9.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 8.3% |
| Apple, Inc. | 8.2% |
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.3% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 7.2% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 3.1% |
| Advanced Micro Devices | 3.0% |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | 2.9% |
| Shopify, Inc. | 2.7% |
| JFrog Ltd. | 2.7% |
Top five industries
| Software | 33.6% |
| Semiconductor & Electronic Components | 31.9% |
| Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly | 19.8% |
| Interactive Media Services | 11.2% |
| Electrical Equipment | 2.0% |
For purposes of these classifications, MFS uses its own internal sector/industry classification methodology, which may deviate from classification methodologies used by other industry participants (e.g., the Global Industry Classification Standard).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
SCTR2-ANN

MFS® Technology Fund

Class R3-MTCHX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Technology Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R3 | $127 | 1.11% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R3 shares of the MFS Technology Fund (fund) provided a total return of 28.97%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index, generated a return of 41.03%.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
The combination of stock selection and an overweight position in the semi & electronic components industry benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
The fund's underweight position in the entertainment & leisure industry also helped relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
Stock selection within the hardware, peripherals & assembly industry held back relative performance.
-
The combination of stock selection and overweight positions in both the software and business services industries further weakened the fund's relative results.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R3 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R3 without sales charge | 28.97% | 12.53% | 19.18% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
| Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index ∆ | 41.03% | 18.59% | 24.26% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r3 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,372,124,346 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 15,777,828 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 54 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 59 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 97.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Microsoft Corp. | 9.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 8.3% |
| Apple, Inc. | 8.2% |
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.3% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 7.2% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 3.1% |
| Advanced Micro Devices | 3.0% |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | 2.9% |
| Shopify, Inc. | 2.7% |
| JFrog Ltd. | 2.7% |
Top five industries
| Software | 33.6% |
| Semiconductor & Electronic Components | 31.9% |
| Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly | 19.8% |
| Interactive Media Services | 11.2% |
| Electrical Equipment | 2.0% |
For purposes of these classifications, MFS uses its own internal sector/industry classification methodology, which may deviate from classification methodologies used by other industry participants (e.g., the Global Industry Classification Standard).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
SCTR3-ANN

MFS® Technology Fund

Class R4-MTCJX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Technology Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R4 | $99 | 0.86% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R4 shares of the MFS Technology Fund (fund) provided a total return of 29.28%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index, generated a return of 41.03%.
-
Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
-
While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
-
Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
-
Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
The combination of stock selection and an overweight position in the semi & electronic components industry benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
The fund's underweight position in the entertainment & leisure industry also helped relative returns.
-
-
Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
-
Stock selection within the hardware, peripherals & assembly industry held back relative performance.
-
The combination of stock selection and overweight positions in both the software and business services industries further weakened the fund's relative results.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R4 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R4 without sales charge | 29.28% | 12.81% | 19.48% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
| Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index ∆ | 41.03% | 18.59% | 24.26% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r4 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,372,124,346 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 15,777,828 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 54 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 59 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 97.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Microsoft Corp. | 9.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 8.3% |
| Apple, Inc. | 8.2% |
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.3% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 7.2% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 3.1% |
| Advanced Micro Devices | 3.0% |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | 2.9% |
| Shopify, Inc. | 2.7% |
| JFrog Ltd. | 2.7% |
Top five industries
| Software | 33.6% |
| Semiconductor & Electronic Components | 31.9% |
| Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly | 19.8% |
| Interactive Media Services | 11.2% |
| Electrical Equipment | 2.0% |
For purposes of these classifications, MFS uses its own internal sector/industry classification methodology, which may deviate from classification methodologies used by other industry participants (e.g., the Global Industry Classification Standard).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
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MFS® Technology Fund

Class R6-MTCLX
Annual Shareholder Report
This annual shareholder report contains important information about MFS Technology Fund for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. You can find additional information about the fund at funds.mfs.com. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑225‑2606 or by sending an e-mail request to [email protected].
FUND EXPENSES
What were the fund costs for the last year?
| (based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) | ||
| Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
| R6 | $88 | 0.77% |
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
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For the twelve months ended August 31, 2026, Class R6 shares of the MFS Technology Fund (fund) provided a total return of 29.41%, at net asset value. This compares with a return of 20.38% for the fund’s benchmark, the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index. The fund's other benchmark, the Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index, generated a return of 41.03%.
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Global equity markets reached record levels during the period, withstanding considerable volatility amid tariffs, geopolitical conflict and high levels of uncertainty. A new geopolitical event distressed markets as US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran, disrupting Mideast oil and natural gas exports. During the period, renewed focus on defense and infrastructure spending brightened the economic outlook in Europe while in Japan, the election of a pro-growth prime minister sent stocks to new highs. Optimism over artificial intelligence remained high globally.
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While the US Supreme Court struck down part of the Trump administration’s tariff strategy, the administration began deploying other authorities to largely replace the ones that were ruled unconstitutional.
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Higher energy prices and the lingering impact from tariffs kept inflation elevated in the US, prompting the Federal Reserve to end its easing cycle. Both the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan raised rates toward the end of the period.
-
In fixed income markets, previously range-bound global bond yields climbed following the February 2026 onset of the conflict in the Middle East and as investors appeared to price in greater fiscal and monetary uncertainty. During the Iran war, global credit spreads widened modestly before stabilizing near pre-conflict levels, supported by strong demand and resilient underlying fundamentals. Similarly, US rate volatility (as measured by the Merrill Lynch Option Volatility Estimate (MOVE) Index) rose from intra-period lows before retracting back near prior levels.
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Top contributors to performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
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The combination of stock selection and an overweight position in the semi & electronic components industry benefited the fund's relative performance.
-
The fund's underweight position in the entertainment & leisure industry also helped relative returns.
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Top detractors from performance relative to the Standard & Poor’s North American Technology Sector Index:
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Stock selection within the hardware, peripherals & assembly industry held back relative performance.
-
The combination of stock selection and overweight positions in both the software and business services industries further weakened the fund's relative results.
-
FUND PERFORMANCE
The fund’s past performance is not a good predictor of the fund’s future performance. The graph and table below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. The graph and table below assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions.
Growth of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment
This graph shows the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class R6 over a ten year period or since inception, if shorter, in comparison to (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests.
Average Annual Total Returns through 8/31/26
This table shows the average annual total returns of the class of shares noted for the periods shown, both with (if any) and without sales charges. It also shows the average annual total returns of (i) a broad measure of market performance and (ii) an additional index that MFS believes more closely reflects the market segments in which the fund invests, over the same periods.
| Share Class | 1-yr | 5-yr | 10-yr |
| R6 without sales charge | 29.41% | 12.92% | 19.59% |
| Comparative Benchmark(s) | |||
| Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index ∆ | 20.38% | 12.79% | 15.37% |
| Standard & Poor's North American Technology Sector Index ∆ | 41.03% | 18.59% | 24.26% |
|
∆ |
Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc. |
Notes to Fund Performance
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund’s performance results would be less favorable.
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.
Visit mfs.com/perf/r6 for more recent performance information.
FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/26
| Net Assets ($): | 2,372,124,346 | Total Management Fee ($)#: | 15,777,828 | |
| Total Number of Holdings: | 54 | Portfolio Turnover Rate (%): | 59 |
# Includes the effect of any management fee waivers, if applicable.
Where the fund holds derivatives, they are not included in the total number of portfolio holdings.
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (BASED ON TOTAL INVESTMENTS AS OF 8/31/26)
Portfolio structure
| Equities | 97.3% |
| Money Market Funds | 2.7% |
Top ten holdings
| Microsoft Corp. | 9.1% |
| Alphabet, Inc., "A" | 8.3% |
| Apple, Inc. | 8.2% |
| NVIDIA Corp. | 7.3% |
| Broadcom, Inc. | 7.2% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 3.1% |
| Advanced Micro Devices | 3.0% |
| Arista Networks, Inc. | 2.9% |
| Shopify, Inc. | 2.7% |
| JFrog Ltd. | 2.7% |
Top five industries
| Software | 33.6% |
| Semiconductor & Electronic Components | 31.9% |
| Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly | 19.8% |
| Interactive Media Services | 11.2% |
| Electrical Equipment | 2.0% |
For purposes of these classifications, MFS uses its own internal sector/industry classification methodology, which may deviate from classification methodologies used by other industry participants (e.g., the Global Industry Classification Standard).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find the fund’s summary prospectus, prospectus, most recent annual and semiannual reports, financial information, portfolio holdings, and statement of additional information online at funds.mfs.com. Proxy voting information is available without charge by calling 1‑800‑225‑2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY OF SHAREHOLDER MATERIALS
The fund produces financial annual and semiannual reports and updates its summary prospectus and prospectus annually. To avoid sending duplicate copies of materials to households, only one copy of the fund's annual and semiannual report and summary prospectus may be mailed to shareholders having the same last name and residential address on the fund's records. However, any shareholder may contact the fund at 1-800-225-2606 or the shareholder's financial intermediary to request that copies of these reports and summary prospectuses be sent personally to that shareholder.
SCTR6-ANN
Item 1(b):
Not applicable.
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
The Registrant has adopted a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) pursuant to Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and as defined in Form N-CSR that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer. During the period covered by this report, the Registrant has not amended any provision in the Code that relates to an element of the Code’s definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of Item 2 of this Form N-CSR. During the period covered by this report, the Registrant did not grant a waiver, including an implicit waiver, from any provision of the Code. A copy of the Code is attached hereto as EX-99.COE.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Messrs. Steven E. Buller and Clarence Otis, Jr. and Ms. Paula E. Smith, members of the Audit Committee, have been determined by the Board of Trustees in their reasonable business judgment to meet the definition of “audit committee financial expert” as such term is defined in Form N-CSR. In addition, Messrs. Buller and Otis and Ms. Smith are “independent” members of the Audit Committee (as such term has been defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission in regulations implementing Section 407 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002). The Securities and Exchange Commission has stated that the designation of a person as an audit committee financial expert pursuant to this Item 3 on the Form N-CSR does not impose on such a person any duties, obligations or liability that are greater than the duties, obligations or liability imposed on such person as a member of the Audit Committee and the Board of Trustees in the absence of such designation or identification.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Items 4(a) through 4(d) and 4(g):
The Board of Trustees has appointed Deloitte & Touche LLP (“Deloitte”) to serve as independent accountants to certain series of the Registrant and Ernst & Young LLP (“E&Y”) to serve in the same capacity to certain other series of the Registrant (each a "Fund" and collectively the "Funds"). The tables below set forth the audit fees billed to each Fund as well as fees for non-audit services provided to each Fund and/or to each Fund's investment adviser, Massachusetts Financial Services Company (“MFS”), and to various entities either controlling, controlled by, or under common control with MFS that provide ongoing services to the Funds (“MFS Related Entities”).
For the fiscal years ended August 31, 2026 and 2025, audit fees billed to each Fund by Deloitte and E&Y were as follows:
Fees Billed by Deloitte |
Audit Fees |
||
2026 |
2025 |
||
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund |
61,818 |
60,041 |
|
MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund |
43,319 |
42,081 |
|
Total |
105,137 |
102,122 |
|
Fees Billed by E&Y |
Audit Fees |
||
2026 |
2025 |
||
MFS Core Equity Fund |
63,220 |
63,202 |
|
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund |
54,954 |
55,177 |
|
MFS New Discovery Fund |
58,124 |
59,924 |
|
MFS Research International Fund |
65,514 |
65,429 |
|
MFS Technology Fund |
63,220 |
63,202 |
|
MFS Value Fund |
61,619 |
61,648 |
|
Total |
366,651 |
368,582 |
|
For the fiscal years ended August 31, 2026 and 2025, fees billed by Deloitte and E&Y for audit-related, tax and other services provided to each Fund and for audit-related, tax and other services provided to MFS and MFS Related Entities were as follows:
Fees Billed by Deloitte |
Audit-Related Fees1 |
Tax Fees2 |
All Other Fees3 |
|||
2026 |
2025 |
2026 |
2025 |
2026 |
2025 |
|
To MFS Low Volatility Global |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Equity Fund |
||||||
To MFS U.S. Government Cash |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Reserve Fund |
||||||
Total fees billed by Deloitte |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
To above Funds |
||||||
Fees Billed by Deloitte |
Audit-Related Fees1 |
Tax Fees2 |
All Other Fees3 |
|||
2026 |
2025 |
2026 |
2025 |
2026 |
2025 |
|
To MFS and MFS Related |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
452,513 |
Entities of MFS Low Volatility |
||||||
Global Equity Fund* |
||||||
To MFS and MFS Related |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
452,513 |
Entities of MFS U.S. |
||||||
Government Cash Reserve |
||||||
Fund* |
||||||
Fees Billed by Deloitte |
Aggregate Fees for Non-audit Services |
|||||||||||
2026 |
2025 |
|||||||||||
To MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund, |
0 |
470,440 |
||||||||||
MFS and MFS Related Entities# |
||||||||||||
To MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund, |
0 |
470,440 |
||||||||||
MFS and MFS Related Entities# |
||||||||||||
Fees Billed by E&Y |
Audit-Related Fees1 |
Tax Fees2 |
All Other Fees4 |
|||||||||
2026 |
2025 |
2026 |
2025 |
2026 |
2025 |
|||||||
To MFS Core Equity Fund |
0 |
0 |
720 |
632 |
0 |
0 |
||||||
To MFS Low Volatility Equity |
0 |
0 |
250 |
259 |
0 |
0 |
||||||
Fund |
||||||||||||
To MFS New Discovery Fund |
0 |
0 |
720 |
632 |
0 |
0 |
||||||
To MFS Research International |
0 |
0 |
720 |
632 |
0 |
0 |
||||||
Fund |
||||||||||||
To MFS Technology Fund |
0 |
0 |
720 |
632 |
0 |
0 |
||||||
To MFS Value Fund |
0 |
0 |
720 |
632 |
0 |
0 |
||||||
Total fees billed by E&Y |
0 |
0 |
3,850 |
3,419 |
0 |
0 |
||||||
To above Funds |
||||||||||||
Fees Billed by E&Y |
Audit-Related Fees1 |
Tax Fees2 |
All Other Fees4 |
|||||||||
2026 |
2025 |
2026 |
2025 |
2026 |
2025 |
|||||||
To MFS and MFS Related |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
95,568 |
153,600 |
||||||
Entities of MFS Core Equity |
||||||||||||
Fund* |
||||||||||||
To MFS and MFS Related |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
95,568 |
153,600 |
||||||
Entities of Low Volatility |
||||||||||||
Equity Fund* |
||||||||||||
To MFS and MFS Related |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
95,568 |
153,600 |
||||||
Entities of MFS New |
||||||||||||
Discovery Fund* |
||||||||||||
To MFS and MFS Related |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
95,568 |
153,600 |
||||||
Entities of MFS Research |
||||||||||||
International Fund* |
||||||||||||
To MFS and MFS Related |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
95,568 |
153,600 |
||||||
Entities of MFS Technology |
||||||||||||
Fund* |
||||||||||||
To MFS and MFS Related |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
95,568 |
153,600 |
||||||
Entities of MFS Value Fund* |
||||||||||||
Fees Billed by E&Y |
Aggregate Fees for Non-audit Services |
|
2026 |
2025 |
|
To MFS Core Equity Fund, MFS and |
346,268 |
398,283 |
MFS Related Entities# |
||
To Low Volatility Equity Fund, MFS |
345,798 |
397,910 |
and MFS Related Entities# |
||
To MFS New Discovery Fund, MFS and |
346,268 |
398,283 |
MFS Related Entities# |
||
To MFS Research International Fund, |
346,268 |
398,283 |
MFS and MFS Related Entities# |
||
To MFS Technology Fund, MFS and |
346,268 |
398,283 |
MFS Related Entities# |
||
To MFS Value Fund, MFS and MFS |
346,268 |
398,283 |
Related Entities# |
||
*This amount reflects the fees billed to MFS and MFS Related Entities for non-audit services relating directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds (portions of which services also related to the operations and financial reporting of other funds within the MFS Funds complex).
# This amount reflects the aggregate fees billed by Deloitte or E&Y for non-audit services rendered to the Funds and for non-audit services rendered to MFS and the MFS Related Entities.
1 The fees included under “Audit-Related Fees” are fees related to assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of financial statements, but not reported under ‘‘Audit Fees,’’ including accounting consultations, agreed-upon procedure reports, attestation reports, comfort letters and internal control reviews.
2 The fees included under “Tax Fees” are fees associated with tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning, including services relating to the filing or amendment of federal, state or local income tax returns, regulated investment company qualification reviews and tax distribution and analysis.
3 The fees included under “All Other Fees” are fees for products and services provided by Deloitte other than those reported under “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related Fees” and “Tax Fees”.
4 The fees included under “All Other Fees” are fees for products and services provided by E&Y other than those reported under “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related Fees” and “Tax Fees”.
Item 4(e)(1):
Set forth below are the policies and procedures established by the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees relating to the pre-approval of audit and non-audit related services:
To the extent required by applicable law, pre-approval by the Audit Committee of the Board is needed for all audit and permissible non-audit services rendered to the Fund and all permissible non-audit services rendered to MFS or MFS Related Entities if the services relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant. Pre- approval is currently on an engagement-by-engagement basis. In the event pre-approval of such services is necessary between regular meetings of the Audit Committee and it is not practical to wait to seek pre-approval at the next regular meeting of the Audit Committee, pre-approval of such services may be referred to the Chair of the Audit Committee for approval; provided that the Chair may not pre-approve any individual engagement for such services exceeding $50,000 or multiple engagements for such services in the aggregate exceeding $100,000 in each period between regular meetings of the Audit Committee. Any engagement pre-approved by the Chair between regular meetings of the Audit Committee shall be presented for ratification by the entire Audit Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting.
Item 4(e)(2):
None, or 0%, of the services relating to the Audit-Related Fees, Tax Fees and All Other Fees paid by the Fund and MFS and MFS Related Entities relating directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant disclosed above were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraphs (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (which permits audit committee approval after the start of the engagement with respect to services other than audit, review or attest services, if certain conditions are satisfied).
Item 4(f):
Not applicable.
Item 4(h):
The Registrant’s Audit Committee has considered whether the provision by a Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm of non-audit services to MFS and MFS Related Entities that were not pre-approved by the Committee (because such services did not relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant) was compatible with maintaining the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm as the Registrant’s principal auditors.
Item 4(i):
Not applicable.
Item 4(j):
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable to the Registrant.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS
A schedule of investments for each series covered by this Form N-CSR is included in the financial statements of such series under Item 7 of this Form N-CSR.
MFS Value Fund
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
MFS Value Fund
Portfolio of Investments − 8/31/26
The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – 99.8% |
||||
|
Aerospace & Defense – 6.6% |
||||
|
Boeing Co. (a) |
3,860,900 |
$802,217,802 |
||
|
General Dynamics Corp. |
2,032,854 |
754,900,333 |
||
|
Honeywell Aerospace, Inc. (a) |
1,016,609 |
160,736,049 |
||
|
Northrop Grumman Corp. |
569,737 |
307,487,059 |
||
|
RTX Corp. |
4,873,627 |
1,012,398,537 |
||
|
$3,037,739,780 |
||||
|
Brokerage & Asset Managers – 3.3% |
||||
|
Ares Management Co. |
1,376,665 |
$197,097,128 |
||
|
Blackrock, Inc. |
639,816 |
739,377,768 |
||
|
KKR & Co., Inc. |
5,283,533 |
579,709,241 |
||
|
$1,516,184,137 |
||||
|
Business Services – 1.1% |
||||
|
Equifax, Inc. |
2,571,711 |
$486,464,853 |
||
|
Conglomerates – 1.0% |
||||
|
Honeywell International, Inc. |
2,244,921 |
$479,357,981 |
||
|
Construction – 1.0% |
||||
|
CRH PLC |
4,716,408 |
$444,710,110 |
||
|
Consumer Products – 1.6% |
||||
|
Kenvue, Inc. |
5,758,601 |
$108,722,387 |
||
|
Kimberly-Clark Corp. |
3,552,459 |
383,487,949 |
||
|
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC |
3,381,404 |
234,430,218 |
||
|
$726,640,554 |
||||
|
Diversified Financial Services – 2.0% |
||||
|
NASDAQ, Inc. |
9,249,229 |
$912,066,472 |
||
|
Electrical Equipment – 1.8% |
||||
|
Eaton Corp. PLC |
1,347,027 |
$541,343,211 |
||
|
W.W. Grainger, Inc. |
202,686 |
265,415,290 |
||
|
$806,758,501 |
||||
|
Energy - Independent – 6.6% |
||||
|
Chevron Corp. |
3,354,291 |
$691,453,546 |
||
|
ConocoPhillips |
6,958,312 |
921,906,757 |
||
|
EOG Resources, Inc. |
2,425,226 |
351,560,761 |
||
|
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. |
6,669,102 |
1,073,391,967 |
||
|
$3,038,313,031 |
||||
|
Food & Beverages – 1.6% |
||||
|
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC |
2,973,307 |
$321,176,622 |
||
|
PepsiCo, Inc. |
2,972,508 |
417,161,773 |
||
|
$738,338,395 |
||||
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MFS Value Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Global Systemically Important Banks – 9.8% |
||||
|
Bank of America Corp. |
14,196,888 |
$879,355,243 |
||
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
5,364,663 |
1,909,927,321 |
||
|
Morgan Stanley |
4,530,482 |
966,442,420 |
||
|
Wells Fargo & Co. |
8,594,448 |
742,474,363 |
||
|
$4,498,199,347 |
||||
|
Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly – 3.0% |
||||
|
Apple, Inc. |
4,347,699 |
$1,377,568,428 |
||
|
Health Maintenance Organizations – 4.2% |
||||
|
Cigna Group |
4,199,395 |
$1,159,368,971 |
||
|
Elevance Health, Inc. |
1,134,642 |
445,392,371 |
||
|
Humana, Inc. |
855,464 |
327,839,469 |
||
|
$1,932,600,811 |
||||
|
Insurance – 8.2% |
||||
|
Aon PLC |
1,964,243 |
$631,543,409 |
||
|
Chubb Ltd. |
2,270,373 |
768,748,298 |
||
|
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. |
3,980,358 |
755,471,948 |
||
|
Progressive Corp. |
3,811,221 |
831,151,076 |
||
|
Travelers Cos., Inc. |
2,137,113 |
782,033,760 |
||
|
$3,768,948,491 |
||||
|
Interactive Media Services – 0.8% |
||||
|
Alphabet, Inc., “A” |
1,085,645 |
$368,413,631 |
||
|
Machinery & Tools – 2.4% |
||||
|
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. |
1,636,317 |
$450,592,612 |
||
|
PACCAR, Inc. |
4,414,320 |
547,949,541 |
||
|
Trane Technologies PLC |
278,339 |
123,693,852 |
||
|
$1,122,236,005 |
||||
|
Medical & Health Technology & Services – 1.8% |
||||
|
McKesson Corp. |
909,216 |
$804,947,109 |
||
|
Medical Equipment – 3.4% |
||||
|
Abbott Laboratories |
7,894,711 |
$871,260,306 |
||
|
Boston Scientific Corp. (a) |
9,600,592 |
463,708,594 |
||
|
Medline, Inc., “A” (a) |
6,853,598 |
240,081,538 |
||
|
$1,575,050,438 |
||||
|
Non-Global Systemically Important Banks – 2.8% |
||||
|
American Express Co. |
2,308,917 |
$762,335,126 |
||
|
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. |
2,251,684 |
539,571,037 |
||
|
$1,301,906,163 |
||||
|
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology – 4.7% |
||||
|
AbbVie, Inc. |
2,337,615 |
$599,411,238 |
||
|
Johnson & Johnson |
4,169,449 |
1,108,448,017 |
||
|
Pfizer, Inc. |
16,454,344 |
468,290,630 |
||
|
$2,176,149,885 |
||||
2
MFS Value Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Real Estate - Storage & Office – 1.5% |
||||
|
Prologis, Inc., REIT |
4,978,832 |
$696,638,173 |
||
|
Retail & E-commerce – 7.6% |
||||
|
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) |
9,791,397 |
$2,543,511,199 |
||
|
eBay, Inc. |
3,045,831 |
315,426,258 |
||
|
Lowe's Cos., Inc. |
3,133,483 |
641,423,970 |
||
|
$3,500,361,427 |
||||
|
Semiconductor & Electronic Components – 5.0% |
||||
|
Analog Devices, Inc. |
2,134,048 |
$772,824,143 |
||
|
KLA Corp. |
3,732,206 |
654,815,543 |
||
|
NXP Semiconductors N.V. |
2,456,326 |
551,789,073 |
||
|
Texas Instruments, Inc. |
1,301,571 |
339,592,889 |
||
|
$2,319,021,648 |
||||
|
Software – 6.4% |
||||
|
Microsoft Corp. |
4,954,118 |
$2,513,174,520 |
||
|
Salesforce, Inc. |
1,580,689 |
407,090,645 |
||
|
$2,920,265,165 |
||||
|
Tobacco – 1.0% |
||||
|
Philip Morris International, Inc. |
2,548,027 |
$477,245,457 |
||
|
Transportation & Logistics – 1.9% |
||||
|
Union Pacific Corp. |
2,874,573 |
$864,297,864 |
||
|
Travel, Gaming, & Lodging – 1.5% |
||||
|
Marriott International, Inc., “A” |
2,042,944 |
$698,196,541 |
||
|
Utilities – 7.2% |
||||
|
American Electric Power Co., Inc. |
1,638,931 |
$200,654,322 |
||
|
Dominion Energy, Inc. |
9,571,487 |
631,813,857 |
||
|
Duke Energy Corp. |
6,142,562 |
736,554,610 |
||
|
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
3,552,173 |
292,485,925 |
||
|
PG&E Corp. |
28,706,608 |
380,936,688 |
||
|
Southern Co. |
6,343,780 |
558,252,640 |
||
|
Xcel Energy, Inc. |
6,999,713 |
529,808,277 |
||
|
$3,330,506,319 |
||||
|
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost, $24,911,785,650) |
$45,919,126,716 |
|||
|
Mutual Funds (h) – 0.4% |
||||
|
Money Market Funds – 0.4% |
||||
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 3.75% (v) (Identified Cost, $181,837,630) |
181,819,447 |
$181,837,630 |
||
|
Other Assets, Less Liabilities – (0.2)% |
(86,757,583) |
|||
|
Net Assets – 100.0% |
$46,014,206,763 |
|||
|
(a) |
Non-income producing security. |
|
(h) |
An affiliated issuer, which may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. At period end, the aggregate values of the fund's investments in affiliated issuers and in unaffiliated issuers were $181,837,630 and $45,919,126,716, respectively. |
|
(v) |
Affiliated issuer that is available only to investment companies managed by MFS. The rate quoted for the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. |
3
MFS Value Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
The following abbreviations are used in this report and are defined: |
|
|
REIT |
Real Estate Investment Trust |
See Notes to Financial Statements
4
MFS Value Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Assets and Liabilities
This statement represents your fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of the fund.
|
At 8/31/26 Assets |
|
|
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $24,911,785,650) |
$45,919,126,716 |
|
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $181,837,630) |
181,837,630 |
|
Foreign currency, at value (identified cost, $212,657) |
212,657 |
|
Receivables for |
|
|
Investments sold |
211,122,399 |
|
Fund shares sold |
14,951,141 |
|
Dividends |
98,521,041 |
|
Receivable from shareholding servicing agent |
100,000,000 |
|
Other assets |
76,903 |
|
Total assets |
$46,525,848,487 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
Payable to custodian |
$19 |
|
Payables for |
|
|
Investments purchased |
253,758,134 |
|
Fund shares reacquired |
244,259,372 |
|
Payable to affiliates |
|
|
Investment adviser |
2,279,682 |
|
Administrative services fee |
6,392 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
9,864,128 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
297,706 |
|
Payable for independent Trustees' compensation |
3,924 |
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
1,172,367 |
|
Total liabilities |
$511,641,724 |
|
Net assets |
$46,014,206,763 |
|
Net assets consist of |
|
|
Paid-in capital |
$15,033,690,630 |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
30,980,516,133 |
|
Net assets |
$46,014,206,763 |
|
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding |
837,576,316 |
|
Net assets |
Shares
outstanding |
Net asset value
per share (a) |
|
|
Class A |
$7,788,827,431 |
142,243,915 |
$54.76 |
|
Class B |
2,704,893 |
49,387 |
54.77 |
|
Class C |
280,560,243 |
5,205,007 |
53.90 |
|
Class I |
19,965,711,337 |
361,429,066 |
55.24 |
|
Class R1 |
9,324,624 |
175,427 |
53.15 |
|
Class R2 |
202,997,980 |
3,765,015 |
53.92 |
|
Class R3 |
1,388,682,570 |
25,516,726 |
54.42 |
|
Class R4 |
779,881,609 |
14,243,063 |
54.76 |
|
Class R6 |
15,595,516,076 |
284,948,710 |
54.73 |
|
(a) |
Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except for Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $58.10 [100 / 94.25 x $54.76]. On sales of $50,000 or more, the maximum offering price of Class A shares is reduced. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, and Class C shares. Redemption price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for Classes I, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R6. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
5
MFS Value Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Operations
This statement describes how much your fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. It also describes any gains and/or losses generated by fund operations.
|
Year ended 8/31/26 Net investment income (loss) |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers |
$1,183,488,240 |
|
Dividends from affiliated issuers |
11,192,778 |
|
Other |
571,376 |
|
Interest |
143,314 |
|
Income on securities loaned |
29,701 |
|
Foreign taxes withheld |
(4,454,077 ) |
|
Total investment income |
$1,190,971,332 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
Management fee |
$238,197,861 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
29,136,535 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
38,913,856 |
|
Administrative services fee |
569,652 |
|
Independent Trustees' compensation |
169,536 |
|
Custodian fee |
402,674 |
|
Shareholder communications |
1,679,670 |
|
Audit and tax fees |
78,518 |
|
Legal fees |
299,834 |
|
Miscellaneous |
1,207,942 |
|
Total expenses |
$310,656,078 |
|
Reduction of expenses by investment adviser and distributor |
(7,354,493 ) |
|
Net expenses |
$303,301,585 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$887,669,747 |
|
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
|
|
Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis) |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers |
$12,151,316,357 |
|
Affiliated issuers |
(71,202 ) |
|
Futures contracts |
(15,598,569 ) |
|
Foreign currency |
995,141 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
$12,136,641,727 |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers |
$(6,096,709,786 ) |
|
Affiliated issuers |
(16,221 ) |
|
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies |
(910,973 ) |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) |
$(6,097,636,980 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
$6,039,004,747 |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$6,926,674,494 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
6
MFS Value Fund
Financial Statements | Statements of Changes in Net Assets
These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.
|
Year ended |
||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
|
|
Change in net assets |
||
|
From operations |
||
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$887,669,747 |
$975,630,928 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
12,136,641,727 |
4,892,064,331 |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) |
(6,097,636,980 ) |
(2,439,963,561 ) |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$6,926,674,494 |
$3,427,731,698 |
|
Total distributions to shareholders |
$(4,966,537,759 ) |
$(5,019,446,929 ) |
|
Change in net assets from fund share transactions |
$(12,765,699,810 ) |
$(3,216,502,089 ) |
|
Total change in net assets |
$(10,805,563,075 ) |
$(4,808,217,320 ) |
|
Net assets |
||
|
At beginning of period |
56,819,769,838 |
61,627,987,158 |
|
At end of period |
$46,014,206,763 |
$56,819,769,838 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
7
MFS Value Fund
Financial Statements | Financial Highlights
The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund's financial performance for the past 5 years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.
|
Class A |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$52.79 |
$54.21 |
$48.21 |
$48.43 |
$53.60 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.74 |
$0.75 |
$0.77 |
$0.80 |
$0.70 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.93 |
2.26 |
9.17 |
2.43 |
(4.12 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$6.67 |
$3.01 |
$9.94 |
$3.23 |
$(3.42 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.83 ) |
$(0.80 ) |
$(0.78 ) |
$(0.76 ) |
$(0.69 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(3.87 ) |
(3.63 ) |
(3.16 ) |
(2.69 ) |
(1.06 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(4.70 ) |
$(4.43 ) |
$(3.94 ) |
$(3.45 ) |
$(1.75 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$54.76 |
$52.79 |
$54.21 |
$48.21 |
$48.43 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
13.53 |
6.16 |
21.94 |
6.90 |
(6.59 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.81 |
0.80 |
0.81 |
0.80 |
0.81 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.80 |
0.79 |
0.79 |
0.79 |
0.79 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.42 |
1.47 |
1.57 |
1.67 |
1.36 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
29 |
10 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$7,788,827 |
$8,060,203 |
$8,390,206 |
$7,661,572 |
$7,741,830 |
|
Class B |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$52.72 |
$54.06 |
$48.04 |
$48.25 |
$53.38 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.38 |
$0.36 |
$0.40 |
$0.44 |
$0.30 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.90 |
2.27 |
9.16 |
2.42 |
(4.08 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$6.28 |
$2.63 |
$9.56 |
$2.86 |
$(3.78 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.36 ) |
$(0.34 ) |
$(0.38 ) |
$(0.38 ) |
$(0.29 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(3.87 ) |
(3.63 ) |
(3.16 ) |
(2.69 ) |
(1.06 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(4.23 ) |
$(3.97 ) |
$(3.54 ) |
$(3.07 ) |
$(1.35 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$54.77 |
$52.72 |
$54.06 |
$48.04 |
$48.25 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
12.68 |
5.37 |
21.04 |
6.07 |
(7.29 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.56 |
1.55 |
1.56 |
1.55 |
1.56 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.55 |
1.54 |
1.54 |
1.54 |
1.54 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.73 |
0.70 |
0.82 |
0.92 |
0.59 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
29 |
10 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$2,705 |
$7,094 |
$16,737 |
$26,011 |
$35,955 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
8
MFS Value Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class C |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$52.02 |
$53.46 |
$47.58 |
$47.82 |
$52.94 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.35 |
$0.36 |
$0.39 |
$0.43 |
$0.30 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.83 |
2.24 |
9.05 |
2.42 |
(4.05 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$6.18 |
$2.60 |
$9.44 |
$2.85 |
$(3.75 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.43 ) |
$(0.41 ) |
$(0.40 ) |
$(0.40 ) |
$(0.31 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(3.87 ) |
(3.63 ) |
(3.16 ) |
(2.69 ) |
(1.06 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(4.30 ) |
$(4.04 ) |
$(3.56 ) |
$(3.09 ) |
$(1.37 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$53.90 |
$52.02 |
$53.46 |
$47.58 |
$47.82 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
12.67 |
5.38 |
21.02 |
6.11 |
(7.29 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.56 |
1.55 |
1.56 |
1.55 |
1.56 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.55 |
1.54 |
1.54 |
1.54 |
1.54 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.68 |
0.71 |
0.82 |
0.92 |
0.60 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
29 |
10 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$280,560 |
$338,681 |
$428,174 |
$476,461 |
$562,575 |
|
Class I |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$53.22 |
$54.61 |
$48.54 |
$48.75 |
$53.94 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.88 |
$0.88 |
$0.90 |
$0.93 |
$0.83 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.97 |
2.29 |
9.24 |
2.44 |
(4.14 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$6.85 |
$3.17 |
$10.14 |
$3.37 |
$(3.31 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.96 ) |
$(0.93 ) |
$(0.91 ) |
$(0.89 ) |
$(0.82 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(3.87 ) |
(3.63 ) |
(3.16 ) |
(2.69 ) |
(1.06 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(4.83 ) |
$(4.56 ) |
$(4.07 ) |
$(3.58 ) |
$(1.88 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$55.24 |
$53.22 |
$54.61 |
$48.54 |
$48.75 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
13.80 |
6.44 |
22.24 |
7.15 |
(6.36 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.56 |
0.55 |
0.56 |
0.55 |
0.56 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.55 |
0.54 |
0.54 |
0.54 |
0.54 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.68 |
1.72 |
1.82 |
1.93 |
1.60 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
29 |
10 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$19,965,711 |
$25,188,301 |
$26,486,371 |
$24,247,677 |
$24,634,555 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
9
MFS Value Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R1 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$51.38 |
$52.87 |
$47.10 |
$47.39 |
$52.47 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.35 |
$0.36 |
$0.39 |
$0.43 |
$0.30 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.74 |
2.21 |
8.96 |
2.38 |
(4.01 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$6.09 |
$2.57 |
$9.35 |
$2.81 |
$(3.71 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.45 ) |
$(0.43 ) |
$(0.42 ) |
$(0.41 ) |
$(0.31 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(3.87 ) |
(3.63 ) |
(3.16 ) |
(2.69 ) |
(1.06 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(4.32 ) |
$(4.06 ) |
$(3.58 ) |
$(3.10 ) |
$(1.37 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$53.15 |
$51.38 |
$52.87 |
$47.10 |
$47.39 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
12.66 |
5.39 |
21.04 |
6.08 |
(7.28 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.56 |
1.55 |
1.56 |
1.55 |
1.56 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.55 |
1.54 |
1.54 |
1.54 |
1.54 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.68 |
0.71 |
0.82 |
0.92 |
0.60 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
29 |
10 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$9,325 |
$10,113 |
$10,493 |
$13,878 |
$16,339 |
|
Class R2 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$52.05 |
$53.50 |
$47.62 |
$47.88 |
$53.01 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.61 |
$0.61 |
$0.64 |
$0.67 |
$0.56 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.83 |
2.24 |
9.06 |
2.41 |
(4.07 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$6.44 |
$2.85 |
$9.70 |
$3.08 |
$(3.51 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.70 ) |
$(0.67 ) |
$(0.66 ) |
$(0.65 ) |
$(0.56 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(3.87 ) |
(3.63 ) |
(3.16 ) |
(2.69 ) |
(1.06 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(4.57 ) |
$(4.30 ) |
$(3.82 ) |
$(3.34 ) |
$(1.62 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$53.92 |
$52.05 |
$53.50 |
$47.62 |
$47.88 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
13.24 |
5.91 |
21.65 |
6.62 |
(6.83 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.06 |
1.05 |
1.06 |
1.05 |
1.06 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.05 |
1.04 |
1.04 |
1.04 |
1.04 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.17 |
1.21 |
1.32 |
1.42 |
1.10 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
29 |
10 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$202,998 |
$234,786 |
$277,810 |
$298,178 |
$323,438 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
10
MFS Value Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R3 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$52.49 |
$53.92 |
$47.97 |
$48.22 |
$53.37 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.76 |
$0.75 |
$0.77 |
$0.80 |
$0.69 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.86 |
2.25 |
9.12 |
2.41 |
(4.08 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$6.62 |
$3.00 |
$9.89 |
$3.21 |
$(3.39 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.82 ) |
$(0.80 ) |
$(0.78 ) |
$(0.77 ) |
$(0.70 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(3.87 ) |
(3.63 ) |
(3.16 ) |
(2.69 ) |
(1.06 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(4.69 ) |
$(4.43 ) |
$(3.94 ) |
$(3.46 ) |
$(1.76 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$54.42 |
$52.49 |
$53.92 |
$47.97 |
$48.22 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
13.52 |
6.17 |
21.95 |
6.87 |
(6.58 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.81 |
0.80 |
0.81 |
0.80 |
0.81 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.80 |
0.79 |
0.79 |
0.79 |
0.79 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.46 |
1.47 |
1.57 |
1.67 |
1.35 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
29 |
10 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$1,388,683 |
$2,336,956 |
$2,747,116 |
$2,553,121 |
$2,479,059 |
|
Class R4 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$52.79 |
$54.20 |
$48.21 |
$48.44 |
$53.61 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.90 |
$0.88 |
$0.89 |
$0.92 |
$0.82 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.90 |
2.27 |
9.17 |
2.43 |
(4.11 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$6.80 |
$3.15 |
$10.06 |
$3.35 |
$(3.29 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.96 ) |
$(0.93 ) |
$(0.91 ) |
$(0.89 ) |
$(0.82 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(3.87 ) |
(3.63 ) |
(3.16 ) |
(2.69 ) |
(1.06 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(4.83 ) |
$(4.56 ) |
$(4.07 ) |
$(3.58 ) |
$(1.88 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$54.76 |
$52.79 |
$54.20 |
$48.21 |
$48.44 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
13.82 |
6.45 |
22.23 |
7.16 |
(6.36 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.56 |
0.55 |
0.56 |
0.55 |
0.56 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.55 |
0.54 |
0.54 |
0.54 |
0.54 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.71 |
1.71 |
1.82 |
1.92 |
1.59 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
29 |
10 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$779,882 |
$1,293,821 |
$1,711,590 |
$1,803,820 |
$1,936,377 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
11
MFS Value Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R6 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$52.77 |
$54.19 |
$48.20 |
$48.43 |
$53.60 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.93 |
$0.93 |
$0.94 |
$0.97 |
$0.88 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.92 |
2.27 |
9.17 |
2.43 |
(4.11 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$6.85 |
$3.20 |
$10.11 |
$3.40 |
$(3.23 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(1.02 ) |
$(0.99 ) |
$(0.96 ) |
$(0.94 ) |
$(0.88 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(3.87 ) |
(3.63 ) |
(3.16 ) |
(2.69 ) |
(1.06 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(4.89 ) |
$(4.62 ) |
$(4.12 ) |
$(3.63 ) |
$(1.94 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$54.73 |
$52.77 |
$54.19 |
$48.20 |
$48.43 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
13.93 |
6.55 |
22.36 |
7.28 |
(6.26 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.46 |
0.45 |
0.45 |
0.45 |
0.44 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.44 |
0.44 |
0.44 |
0.44 |
0.43 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.79 |
1.82 |
1.92 |
2.03 |
1.72 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
29 |
10 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$15,595,516 |
$19,349,814 |
$21,559,490 |
$20,015,706 |
$20,671,878 |
|
(d) |
Per share data is based on average shares outstanding. |
|
(r) |
Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower. |
|
(s) |
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower. |
|
(t) |
Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges. |
|
(x) |
The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
12
MFS Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
(1) Business and Organization
MFS Value Fund (the fund) is a diversified series of MFS Series Trust I (the trust). The trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
General — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
Segment Reporting — An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 280, Segment Reporting as a component of a public entity that engages in business activities from which it may recognize revenues and incur expenses, has operating results that are regularly reviewed by the entity’s chief operating decision maker (CODM) in making resource allocation decisions and assessing segment performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. The fund represents a single operating segment and the Chairman’s Committee of the fund's adviser acts as the segment’s CODM. The fund’s total returns, expense ratios, and changes in net assets which are used by the CODM to assess segment performance and to make resource allocation decisions to the segment are consistent with that presented within the fund’s financial statements.
Balance Sheet Offsetting — The fund's accounting policy with respect to balance sheet offsetting is that, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement, or similar agreement, does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. The fund's right to setoff may be restricted or prohibited by the bankruptcy or insolvency laws of the particular jurisdiction to which a specific master netting agreement counterparty is subject. Balance sheet offsetting disclosures, to the extent applicable to the fund, have been included in the fund’s Significant Accounting Policies note under the captions for each of the fund’s in-scope financial instruments and transactions.
Investment Valuations — Subject to its oversight, the fund's Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments to MFS as the fund's adviser, pursuant to the fund’s valuation policy and procedures which have been adopted by the adviser and approved by the Board. In accordance with Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees designated the adviser as the “valuation designee” of the fund. If the adviser, as valuation designee, determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available for an investment, the investment is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures.
Under the fund's valuation policy and procedures, equity securities, including restricted equity securities, are generally valued at the last sale or official closing price on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Equity securities, for which there were no sales reported that day, are generally valued at the last quoted daily bid quotation on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Futures contracts are generally valued at last posted settlement price on their primary exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Futures contracts for which there were no trades that day for a particular position are generally valued at the closing bid quotation on their primary exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Open-end investment companies are generally valued at net asset value per share. The values of foreign securities and other assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the mean of bid and asked prices for rates provided by a third-party pricing service.
Under the fund’s valuation policy and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for debt instruments, floating rate loans, and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from third-party pricing services or otherwise determined by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third-party pricing service may also be valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. In determining values, third-party pricing services can utilize both transaction data and market information such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, spreads and other market data. An investment may also be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that the investment’s value has been materially affected by
13
MFS Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halt of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. Events that occur after foreign markets close (such as developments in foreign markets and significant movements in the U.S. markets) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value may be deemed to have a material effect on the value of securities traded in foreign markets. Accordingly, the fund’s foreign equity securities may often be valued at fair value. The adviser generally relies on third-party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of an investment used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investment. There can be no assurance that the fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it were to sell the investment at the same time at which the fund determines its net asset value per share.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund's assets or liabilities. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fund's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. Level 1 includes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. The following is a summary of the levels used as of August 31, 2026 in valuing the fund's assets and liabilities:
|
Financial Instruments |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Total |
|
Equity Securities: |
||||
|
United States |
$45,363,519,876 |
$— |
$— |
$45,363,519,876 |
|
United Kingdom |
321,176,622 |
234,430,218 |
— |
555,606,840 |
|
Investment Companies |
181,837,630 |
— |
— |
181,837,630 |
|
Total |
$45,866,534,128 |
$234,430,218 |
$— |
$46,100,964,346 |
For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Portfolio of Investments.
Foreign Currency Translation — Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income, and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based upon currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions or on the reporting date for foreign denominated receivables and payables. Gains and losses attributable to foreign currency exchange rates on sales of securities are recorded for financial statement purposes as net realized gains and losses on investments. Gains and losses attributable to foreign exchange rate movements on receivables, payables, income and expenses are recorded for financial statement purposes as foreign currency transaction gains and losses. That portion of both realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed.
Derivatives — The fund uses derivatives primarily to increase or decrease exposure to a particular market or segment of the market, or security, to increase or decrease interest rate or currency exposure, or as alternatives to direct investments. Derivatives are used for hedging or non-hedging purposes. While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains. When the fund uses derivatives as an investment to increase market exposure, or for hedging purposes, gains and losses from derivative instruments may be substantially greater than the derivative’s original cost.
The derivative instruments used by the fund during the period were futures contracts. Depending on the type of derivative, a fund may exit a derivative position by entering into an offsetting transaction with a counterparty or exchange, negotiating an agreement with the derivative counterparty, or novating the position to a third party. At August 31, 2026, the fund did not have any outstanding derivative instruments.
The following table presents, by major type of derivative contract, the realized gain (loss) on derivatives held by the fund for the year ended August 31, 2026 as reported in the Statement of Operations:
|
Risk |
Futures
Contracts |
|
Equity |
$(15,598,569 ) |
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MFS Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
Derivative counterparty credit risk is managed through formal evaluation of the creditworthiness of all potential counterparties. On certain, but not all, uncleared derivatives, the fund attempts to reduce its exposure to counterparty credit risk whenever possible by entering into an ISDA Master Agreement on a bilateral basis. The ISDA Master Agreement gives each party to the agreement the right to terminate all transactions traded under such agreement if there is a specified deterioration in the credit quality of the other party. Upon an event of default or a termination of the ISDA Master Agreement, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all transactions traded under such agreement and to net amounts owed under each agreement to one net amount payable by one party to the other. This right to close out and net payments across all transactions traded under the ISDA Master Agreement could result in a reduction of the fund's credit risk to such counterparty equal to any amounts payable by the fund under the applicable transactions, if any.
Collateral and margin requirements differ by type of derivative. For exchange-traded and cleared derivatives (e.g., futures contracts, cleared swaps, and exchange-traded options), margin requirements are set by the exchange or clearing broker and the clearing house and collateral, in the form of cash or securities, is posted by the fund directly with the exchange or clearing broker. Collateral terms are counterparty agreement specific for uncleared derivatives (e.g., forward foreign currency exchange contracts, uncleared swap agreements, and uncleared options). Collateral, in the form of cash and securities, is held in segregated accounts with the fund's custodian in connection with these agreements. For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, which contains a credit support annex, the collateral requirements are netted across all transactions traded under such counterparty-specific agreement and an amount is posted from one party to the other to collateralize such obligations. Cash that has been segregated or delivered to brokers to cover the fund's collateral or margin obligations under derivative contracts, if any, will be reported separately in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as cash collateral posted for uncleared derivatives and/or cash pledged for exchange-traded or cleared derivatives. Securities pledged as collateral or margin for the same purpose, if any, are noted in the Portfolio of Investments. The fund may be required to make payments of interest on uncovered collateral or margin obligations with the broker. Any such payments are included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statement of Operations.
Futures Contracts — The fund entered into futures contracts which may be used to hedge against or obtain broad market exposure, interest rate exposure, currency exposure, or to manage duration. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the fund is required to deposit with the broker, either in cash or securities, an initial margin in an amount equal to a specified percentage of the notional amount of the contract. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gain or loss by the fund until the contract is closed or expires at which point the gain or loss on futures contracts is realized.
The fund bears the risk of interest rates, exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. While futures contracts may present less counterparty risk to the fund since the contracts are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse guarantees payments to the broker, there is still counterparty credit risk due to the insolvency of the broker. The fund’s maximum risk of loss due to counterparty credit risk is equal to the margin posted by the fund to the broker plus any gains or minus any losses on the outstanding futures contracts.
Security Loans — Under its Securities Lending Agency Agreement with the fund, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending, as lending agent, loans the securities of the fund to certain qualified institutions (the “Borrowers”) approved by the fund. Security loans can be terminated at the discretion of either the lending agent or the fund and the related securities must be returned within the earlier of the standard trade settlement period for such securities or within five business days. The loans are collateralized by cash and/or U.S. government securities in an amount typically at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. On loans collateralized by cash, the cash collateral is invested in a money market fund. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the fund on the next business day. The lending agent provides the fund with indemnification against Borrower default. In the event of Borrower default, the lending agent will, for the benefit of the fund, either purchase securities identical to those loaned or pay the fund the market value of the loaned securities. In return, the lending agent assumes the fund's rights to the related collateral. If the collateral value is less than the cost to purchase identical securities or the cash needed to pay their market value, the lending agent is responsible for the shortfall, but only to the extent that such shortfall is not due to a decline in collateral value resulting from collateral reinvestment for which the fund bears the risk of loss. A portion of the income generated upon investment of the collateral is remitted to the Borrowers, and the remainder is allocated between the fund and the lending agent. On loans collateralized by U.S. government securities, a fee is received from the Borrower, and is allocated between the fund and the lending agent. Income from securities lending is separately reported in the Statement of Operations. The dividend and interest income earned on the securities loaned is accounted for in the same manner as other dividend and interest income. At August 31, 2026, there were no securities on loan or collateral outstanding.
15
MFS Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
Indemnifications — Under the fund's organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The fund's maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred.
Investment Transactions and Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends received in cash are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded when the fund is informed of the dividend if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividend and interest payments received in additional securities are recorded on the ex-dividend or ex-interest date in an amount equal to the value of the security on such date.
The fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statement of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statement of Operations.
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. In determining the net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities is determined on the identified cost basis.
Tax Matters and Distributions — The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income tax is required. The fund’s federal tax returns, when filed, will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for generally a three-year period. Management has analyzed the fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state tax returns for all open tax years and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability. Foreign taxes, if any, have been accrued by the fund in the accompanying financial statements in accordance with the applicable foreign tax law. Foreign income taxes may be withheld by certain countries in which the fund invests. Additionally, capital gains realized by the fund on securities issued in or by certain foreign countries may be subject to capital gains tax imposed by those countries.
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future.
Book/tax differences primarily relate to wash sale loss deferrals, treating a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as a distribution for tax purposes, and redemptions in-kind.
The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders for the last two fiscal years is as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Ordinary income (including any short-term capital gains) |
$970,875,405 |
$1,089,961,256 |
|
Long-term capital gains |
3,995,662,354 |
3,929,485,673 |
|
Total distributions |
$4,966,537,759 |
$5,019,446,929 |
The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:
|
As of 8/31/26 |
|
|
Cost of investments |
$25,282,027,060 |
|
Gross appreciation |
21,187,906,486 |
|
Gross depreciation |
(368,969,200 ) |
|
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
$20,818,937,286 |
|
Undistributed ordinary income |
188,490,750 |
|
Undistributed long-term capital gain |
9,972,270,391 |
|
Other temporary differences |
817,706 |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
$30,980,516,133 |
Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest — The fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. The fund's income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), and common expenses are allocated to shareholders based on the daily net assets of each class. Dividends are declared separately for each class. Differences in per share
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MFS Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses. Class B and Class C shares will convert to Class A shares approximately eight years after purchase. The fund’s distributions declared to shareholders as reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are presented by class as follows:
|
Year
ended
8/31/26 |
Year
ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Class A |
$698,755,180 |
$673,361,438 |
|
Class B |
455,097 |
980,516 |
|
Class C |
26,165,461 |
30,210,581 |
|
Class I |
2,199,776,872 |
2,165,831,858 |
|
Class R1 |
856,506 |
797,941 |
|
Class R2 |
19,228,036 |
20,694,299 |
|
Class R3 |
198,893,856 |
214,498,005 |
|
Class R4 |
105,571,797 |
134,340,844 |
|
Class R6 |
1,716,834,954 |
1,778,731,447 |
|
Total |
$4,966,537,759 |
$5,019,446,929 |
(3) Transactions with Affiliates
Investment Adviser — The fund has an investment advisory agreement with MFS to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the fund. The management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at the following annual rates based on the fund's average daily net assets:
|
Up to $7.5 billion |
0.60% |
|
In excess of $7.5 billion and up to $10 billion |
0.53% |
|
In excess of $10 billion and up to $20 billion |
0.50% |
|
In excess of $20 billion and up to $25 billion |
0.45% |
|
In excess of $25 billion and up to $30 billion |
0.42% |
|
In excess of $30 billion and up to $35 billion |
0.40% |
|
In excess of $35 billion and up to $40 billion |
0.38% |
|
In excess of $40 billion and up to $45 billion |
0.36% |
|
In excess of $45 billion and up to $50 billion |
0.35% |
|
In excess of $50 billion and up to $60 billion |
0.34% |
|
In excess of $60 billion and up to $70 billion |
0.33% |
|
In excess of $70 billion |
0.32% |
MFS has agreed in writing to reduce its management fee by a specified amount if certain MFS mutual fund assets exceed thresholds agreed to by MFS and the fund's Board of Trustees. MFS has also agreed in writing to waive at least 0.01% of its management fee as part of this agreement. The agreement to waive at least 0.01% of the management fee will continue until modified by the fund's Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until December 31, 2026. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this management fee reduction amounted to $7,350,490, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. The management fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.43% of the fund's average daily net assets.
Distributor — MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (MFD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, as distributor, received $378,690 for the year ended August 31, 2026, as its portion of the initial sales charge on sales of Class A shares of the fund.
The Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for certain share classes pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
The fund's distribution plan provides that the fund will pay MFD for services provided by MFD and financial intermediaries in connection with the distribution and servicing of certain share classes. One component of the plan is a distribution fee paid to MFD and another component of the plan is a service fee paid to MFD. MFD may subsequently pay all, or a portion, of the distribution and/or service fees to financial intermediaries. The distribution and service fees are computed daily and paid monthly.
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MFS Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
Distribution Plan Fee Table:
|
Distribution
Fee Rate (d) |
Service
Fee Rate (d) |
Total
Distribution
Plan (d) |
Annual
Effective
Rate (e) |
Distribution
and Service
Fee |
|
|
Class A |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
$19,820,779 |
|
Class B |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
47,835 |
|
Class C |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
3,055,515 |
|
Class R1 |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
100,429 |
|
Class R2 |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.50% |
0.50% |
1,089,788 |
|
Class R3 |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
5,022,189 |
|
Total Distribution and Service Fees |
$29,136,535 |
(d)
In accordance with the distribution plan for certain classes, the fund pays distribution and/or service fees equal to these annual percentage rates of each
class’s average daily net assets. The distribution and service fee rates disclosed by class represent the current rates in effect at the end of the reporting
period. Any rate changes, if applicable, are detailed below.
(e)
The annual effective rates represent actual fees incurred under the distribution plan for the year ended August 31, 2026 based on each class's average daily net assets. MFD has voluntarily agreed to rebate a portion of each class's 0.25% service fee attributable to accounts for which there is no financial intermediary specified on the account except for accounts attributable to MFS or its affiliates' seed money. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this rebate amounted to $3,744, $9, $56, $127, and $67 for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R2, and Class R3 shares, respectively, and is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Certain Class A shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) in the event of a shareholder redemption within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within six years of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. All contingent deferred sales charges are paid to MFD and during the year ended August 31, 2026, were as follows:
|
Amount |
|
|
Class A |
$57,352 |
|
Class B |
— |
|
Class C |
21,733 |
Shareholder Servicing Agent — MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, receives a fee from the fund for its services as shareholder servicing agent calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the fund as determined periodically under the supervision of the fund's Board of Trustees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fee was $1,245,188, which equated to 0.0023% annually of the fund's average daily net assets. MFSC also receives reimbursement from the fund for out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs which may be paid to affiliated and unaffiliated service providers. Class R6 shares do not incur sub-accounting fees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, these out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs amounted to $37,668,668.
Administrator — MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the fund. Under an administrative services agreement, the fund reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. The fund is charged an annual fixed amount of $17,500 plus a fee based on average daily net assets. The administrative services fee is computed daily and paid monthly. The administrative services fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.0011% of the fund's average daily net assets.
Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation — The fund pays compensation to independent Trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. Independent Trustees’ compensation is accrued daily and paid subsequent to each Trustee Board meeting. The fund does not pay compensation directly to Trustees or officers of the fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration from MFS for their services to the fund. Certain officers and Trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS, MFD, and MFSC.
Other — The fund invests in the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio which is managed by MFS and seeks current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. This money market fund does not pay a management fee to MFS but does incur investment and operating costs.
On September 25, 2024, MFS redeemed 1 share of Class R4 for an aggregate amount of $41.
During the year ended August 31, 2026, pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees and designed to comply with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) and relevant guidance, the fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds and accounts for which MFS serves as investment adviser or sub-adviser (“cross-trades”) which amounted to $1,863,394,896 and $1,183,417, respectively. The sales transactions resulted in net realized gains (losses) of $(393,652).
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MFS Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
The adviser has voluntarily undertaken to reimburse the fund from its own resources on a quarterly basis for the cost of investment research embedded in the cost of the fund’s securities trades. This agreement may be rescinded at any time. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this reimbursement amounted to $566,197, which is included in “Other” income in the Statement of Operations.
(4) Portfolio Securities
For the year ended August 31, 2026, purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations and in-kind transactions, aggregated $15,253,775,506 and $31,658,866,905, respectively.
(5) Shares of Beneficial Interest
The fund's Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. Transactions in fund shares were as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|||
|
Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
|
|
Shares sold |
||||
|
Class A |
12,135,196 |
$629,604,576 |
14,966,766 |
$758,930,033 |
|
Class B |
117 |
6,051 |
758 |
38,039 |
|
Class C |
590,405 |
30,260,261 |
829,824 |
41,616,025 |
|
Class I |
54,028,588 |
2,834,227,887 |
74,868,813 |
3,838,035,868 |
|
Class R1 |
15,691 |
796,698 |
24,412 |
1,217,099 |
|
Class R2 |
395,263 |
20,370,628 |
528,664 |
26,483,004 |
|
Class R3 |
3,755,944 |
195,397,980 |
6,841,322 |
349,081,273 |
|
Class R4 |
1,670,477 |
87,092,931 |
2,703,392 |
137,632,554 |
|
Class R6 |
36,418,270 |
1,898,956,251 |
47,059,369 |
2,412,274,720 |
|
109,009,951 |
$5,696,713,263 |
147,823,320 |
$7,565,308,615 |
|
|
Shares issued to shareholders
in reinvestment of distributions |
||||
|
Class A |
11,311,059 |
$568,976,042 |
11,092,094 |
$551,314,007 |
|
Class B |
9,058 |
455,097 |
19,753 |
978,701 |
|
Class C |
457,220 |
22,643,980 |
519,599 |
25,435,682 |
|
Class I |
35,035,327 |
1,777,306,741 |
35,375,738 |
1,772,611,359 |
|
Class R1 |
17,534 |
856,506 |
16,497 |
797,941 |
|
Class R2 |
386,675 |
19,158,126 |
420,633 |
20,614,834 |
|
Class R3 |
3,980,324 |
198,893,856 |
4,339,871 |
214,490,284 |
|
Class R4 |
2,016,312 |
101,350,359 |
2,620,533 |
130,259,072 |
|
Class R6 |
31,331,598 |
1,574,712,545 |
32,779,950 |
1,628,870,040 |
|
84,545,107 |
$4,264,353,252 |
87,184,668 |
$4,345,371,920 |
|
|
Shares reacquired |
||||
|
Class A |
(33,881,865 ) |
$(1,775,978,493 ) |
(28,165,198 ) |
$(1,434,285,103 ) |
|
Class B |
(94,354 ) |
(4,920,847 ) |
(195,553 ) |
(9,973,733 ) |
|
Class C |
(2,352,968 ) |
(120,790,043 ) |
(2,848,354 ) |
(143,266,176 ) |
|
Class I |
(200,927,393 ) |
(10,782,835,700 ) |
(121,969,339 ) |
(6,266,545,462 ) |
|
Class R1 |
(54,638 ) |
(2,779,478 ) |
(42,546 ) |
(2,101,657 ) |
|
Class R2 |
(1,527,902 ) |
(79,156,739 ) |
(1,631,309 ) |
(82,365,242 ) |
|
Class R3 |
(26,741,085 ) |
(1,389,363,764 ) |
(17,607,324 ) |
(896,000,471 ) |
|
Class R4 |
(13,952,713 ) |
(725,943,277 ) |
(12,391,727 ) |
(633,689,759 ) |
|
Class R6 |
(149,460,939 ) |
(7,844,997,984 ) |
(111,007,254 ) |
(5,658,955,021 ) |
|
(428,993,857 ) |
$(22,726,766,325 ) |
(295,858,604 ) |
$(15,127,182,624 ) |
|
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|
Year ended 8/31/26 |
Year ended 8/31/25 |
|||
|
Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
|
|
Net change |
||||
|
Class A |
(10,435,610 ) |
$(577,397,875 ) |
(2,106,338 ) |
$(124,041,063 ) |
|
Class B |
(85,179 ) |
(4,459,699 ) |
(175,042 ) |
(8,956,993 ) |
|
Class C |
(1,305,343 ) |
(67,885,802 ) |
(1,498,931 ) |
(76,214,469 ) |
|
Class I |
(111,863,478 ) |
(6,171,301,072 ) |
(11,724,788 ) |
(655,898,235 ) |
|
Class R1 |
(21,413 ) |
(1,126,274 ) |
(1,637 ) |
(86,617 ) |
|
Class R2 |
(745,964 ) |
(39,627,985 ) |
(682,012 ) |
(35,267,404 ) |
|
Class R3 |
(19,004,817 ) |
(995,071,928 ) |
(6,426,131 ) |
(332,428,914 ) |
|
Class R4 |
(10,265,924 ) |
(537,499,987 ) |
(7,067,802 ) |
(365,798,133 ) |
|
Class R6 |
(81,711,071 ) |
(4,371,329,188 ) |
(31,167,935 ) |
(1,617,810,261 ) |
|
(235,438,799 ) |
$(12,765,699,810 ) |
(60,850,616 ) |
$(3,216,502,089 ) |
|
The fund is one of several mutual funds in which certain MFS funds may invest. The MFS funds do not invest in the underlying funds for the purpose of exercising management or control. At the end of the period, the MFS Growth Allocation Fund and the MFS Moderate Allocation Fund were the owner of record of approximately 1% of the value of outstanding voting shares of the fund. In addition, the MFS Aggressive Growth Allocation Fund, the MFS Conservative Allocation Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2065 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2070 Fund, the MFS Lifetime Income Fund, and the MFS Managed Wealth Fund were each the owners of record of less than 1% of the value of outstanding voting shares of the fund.
Effective June 1, 2019, purchases of the fund’s Class B shares were closed to new and existing investors subject to certain exceptions. Effective September 29, 2023, purchases of the fund's Class R1 and Class R2 shares were closed to new eligible investors.
(6) Line of Credit
The fund and certain other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1.45 billion unsecured committed line of credit of which $1.2 billion is reserved for use by the fund and certain other MFS U.S. funds. The line of credit is provided by a syndicate of banks under a credit agreement. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the highest of 1) Daily Simple SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate), 2) the Federal Funds Effective Rate, or 3) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate, each plus an agreed upon spread. A commitment fee, based on the average daily unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds. The line of credit expires on March 11, 2027 unless extended or renewed. In addition, the fund and other funds managed by MFS have established unsecured uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, at rates equal to customary reference rates plus an agreed upon spread. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fund’s commitment fee and interest expense were $254,883 and $44,621, respectively, and are included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statement of Operations.
(7) Investments in Affiliated Issuers
An affiliated issuer may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. The following were affiliated issuers for the year ended August 31, 2026:
|
Affiliated Issuers |
Beginning
Value |
Purchases |
Sales
Proceeds |
Realized
Gain
(Loss) |
Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation |
Ending
Value |
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$410,427,525 |
$12,924,346,280 |
$13,152,848,752 |
$(71,202 ) |
$(16,221 ) |
$181,837,630 |
|
Affiliated Issuers |
Dividend
Income |
Capital Gain
Distributions |
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$11,192,778 |
$— |
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MFS Value Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
(8) Redemptions In-Kind
On February 6, 2026, the fund recorded a redemption in-kind of portfolio securities and cash that was valued at $57,926,164. The redeeming shareholder generally receives a pro rata share of the securities held by the fund. The distribution of such securities generated a realized gain of $34,754,874 for the fund, which is included in Net realized gain (loss) in the Statement of Operations. For tax purposes, no gains or losses were recognized with respect to the portfolio securities redeemed in-kind.
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MFS Value Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of MFS Value Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of MFS Value Fund (the “Fund”) (one of the funds constituting MFS Series Trust I (the “Trust”)), including the portfolio of investments, as of August 31, 2026, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each
of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund (one of the funds constituting MFS Series Trust I) at August 31, 2026, the results of its
operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and its financial highlights
for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered
with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with
the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2026, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and others; when replies were not received from brokers and others, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the auditor of one or more MFS investment companies since 1993.
Boston, Massachusetts
October 16, 2026
22
MFS Value Fund
Federal Tax Information (unaudited)
The fund will notify shareholders of amounts for use in preparing 2026 income tax forms in January 2027. The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund designates the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income eligible to be taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gain.
The fund designates $6,152,478,000 as capital gain dividends paid during the fiscal year.
For corporate shareholders, 100.00% of the ordinary income dividends paid during the prior calendar year qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction.
The fund designates the maximum amount allowable as Section 199A dividends as defined in Proposed Treasury Regulation §1.199A-3(d).
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS Value Fund.
ITEM 9. PROXY DISCLOSURES FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS Value Fund.
ITEM 10. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS OF OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
This information is disclosed as part of the financial statements included in Item 7 above for MFS Value Fund. See the Statement of Operations and Note 3 within the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
ITEM 11. STATEMENT REGARDING BASIS FOR APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT.
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MFS Value Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement
MFS Value Fund
The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that both the full Board of Trustees and a majority of the non-interested (“independent”) Trustees, voting separately, annually approve the continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS. The Trustees consider matters bearing on the Fund and its advisory arrangements at their meetings throughout the year, including a review of performance data at each regular meeting. In addition, the independent Trustees met several times over the course of several months beginning in April and ending in July 2026 (“contract review meetings”) for the specific purpose of considering whether to approve the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for the Fund and the other investment companies that the Board oversees (the “MFS Funds”). The independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately from MFS during various contract review meetings. The independent Trustees were also assisted in this process by an independent consultant who was retained by and reported to the independent Trustees.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the investment advisory agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees, considered such information and factors as they believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to them and their own business judgment, to be relevant. The investment advisory agreement for the Fund was considered separately, although the Trustees also took into account the common interests of all MFS Funds in their review. As described below, the Trustees considered the nature, quality, and extent of the various investment advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by MFS under the existing investment advisory agreement and other arrangements with the Fund.
In connection with their contract review meetings, the Trustees received and relied upon materials that included, among other items: (i) information provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party, on the investment performance of the Fund for various time periods ended December 31, 2025 and the investment performance of a group of funds with substantially similar investment classifications/objectives (the “Broadridge performance universe”), (ii) information provided by Broadridge on the Fund’s advisory fees and other expenses and the advisory fees and other expenses of comparable funds identified by Broadridge as well as all other funds in the same investment classification/category (the “Broadridge expense group and universe”), (iii) information provided by MFS on the advisory fees of portfolios of other clients of MFS, including institutional separate accounts and other clients, (iv) information as to whether and to what extent applicable expense waivers, reimbursements or fee “breakpoints” are observed for the Fund, (v) information regarding MFS’ financial results and financial condition, including MFS’ and certain of its affiliates’ estimated profitability from services performed for the Fund and the MFS Funds as a whole, and compared to MFS’ institutional business, (vi) MFS’ views regarding the outlook for the mutual fund industry and the strategic business plans of MFS, (vii) descriptions of various functions performed by MFS for the Funds, such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and (viii) information regarding the overall organization of MFS, including information about MFS’ senior management and other personnel providing investment advisory, administrative and other services to the Fund and the other MFS Funds. The comparative performance, fee and expense information prepared and provided by Broadridge was not independently verified and the independent Trustees did not independently verify any information provided to them by MFS.
The Trustees’ conclusion as to the continuation of the investment advisory agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Trustees and not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. It is also important to recognize that the fee arrangements for the Fund and other MFS Funds are the result of years of review and discussion between the independent Trustees and MFS, that certain aspects of such arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and that the Trustees’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of these same arrangements during the course of the year and in prior years.
Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2025, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 4th quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 4th quintile for each of the one- and three-year periods ended December 31, 2025 relative to the Broadridge performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.
The Trustees expressed continued concern to MFS about the substandard investment performance of the Fund. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year, as to MFS’ efforts to improve the Fund’s performance. In addition, the Trustees requested that they receive a separate update on the Fund’s performance at each of their regular meetings. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context
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MFS Value Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement - continued
of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that MFS’ responses and efforts and plans to improve investment performance were sufficient to support approval of the continuance of the investment advisory agreement for an additional one-year period, but that they would continue to closely monitor the performance of the Fund.
In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees considered, among other information, the Fund’s advisory fee and the total expense ratio of the Fund’s Class I shares as a percentage of average daily net assets and the advisory fee and total expense ratios of the Broadridge expense group based on information provided by Broadridge. The Trustees considered that, according to the data provided by Broadridge (which takes into account any fee reductions or expense limitations that were in effect during the Fund’s last fiscal year), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each lower than the Broadridge expense group median.
The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged by MFS to any institutional separate accounts advised by MFS (“separate accounts”) and unaffiliated investment companies for which MFS serves as subadviser (“subadvised funds”) that have comparable investment strategies to the Fund, if any. In comparing these fees, the Trustees considered information provided by MFS as to the generally broader scope of services provided by MFS to the Fund, as well as the more extensive regulatory burdens imposed on MFS in managing the Fund, in comparison to separate accounts and subadvised funds. The Trustees also considered the higher demands placed on MFS’ investment personnel and trading infrastructure as a result of the daily cash in-flows and out-flows of the Fund in comparison to separate accounts.
The Trustees also considered whether the Fund may benefit from any economies of scale in the management of the Fund in the event of growth in assets of the Fund and/or growth in assets of the MFS Funds as a whole. They noted that the Fund’s advisory fee rate schedule is subject to contractual breakpoints that reduce the Fund’s advisory fee rate on average daily net assets over $7.5 billion, $10 billion, $20 billion, $25 billion, $30 billion, $35 billion, $40 billion, $45 billion, $50 billion, $60 billion, and $70 billion. The Trustees also noted that MFS has agreed in writing to waive a portion of the management fees of certain MFS Funds, including the Fund, if the total combined assets of certain funds within the MFS Funds’ complex increase above agreed upon thresholds (the “group fee waiver”), enabling the Fund’s shareholders to share in the benefits from any economies of scale at the complex level. The group fee waiver is reviewed and renewed annually between the Board and MFS. The Trustees concluded that the breakpoints and the group fee waiver were sufficient to allow the Fund to benefit from economies of scale as its assets and overall complex assets grow.
The Trustees also considered information prepared by MFS relating to MFS’ costs and profits with respect to the Fund, the MFS Funds considered as a group, and other investment companies and accounts advised by MFS, as well as MFS’ methodologies used to determine and allocate its costs to the MFS Funds, the Fund and other accounts and products for purposes of estimating profitability.
After reviewing these and other factors described herein, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that the advisory fees charged to the Fund represent reasonable compensation in light of the services being provided by MFS to the Fund.
In addition, the Trustees considered MFS’ resources and related efforts to continue to retain, attract and motivate capable personnel to serve the Fund. The Trustees also considered current and developing conditions in the financial services industry, including the presence of large and well-capitalized companies which are spending, and appear to be prepared to continue to spend, substantial sums to engage personnel and to provide services to competing investment companies. In this regard, the Trustees also considered the financial resources of MFS and its ultimate parent, Sun Life Financial Inc. The Trustees also considered the advantages and possible disadvantages to the Fund of having an adviser that also serves other investment companies as well as other accounts.
The Trustees also considered the nature, quality, cost, and extent of administrative, transfer agency, and distribution services provided to the Fund by MFS and its affiliates under agreements and plans other than the investment advisory agreement, including any 12b-1 fees the Fund pays to MFS Fund Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of MFS. The Trustees also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain other services MFS performs or arranges for on the Fund’s behalf, which may include securities lending programs, directed expense payment programs, class action recovery programs, and MFS’ interaction with third-party service providers, principally custodians and sub-custodians. The Trustees concluded that the various non-advisory services provided by MFS and its affiliates on behalf of the Fund were satisfactory.
The Trustees considered so-called “fall-out benefits” to MFS such as reputational value derived from serving as investment manager to the MFS Funds. The Trustees also considered that MFS discontinued its historic practice of obtaining investment research from portfolio brokerage commissions paid by certain MFS Funds effective January 2018, and directly pays or voluntarily reimburses a Fund, if applicable, for the costs of external research acquired through the use of the Fund’s portfolio brokerage commissions.
Based on their evaluation of factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board of Trustees, including the independent Trustees, concluded that the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS should be continued for an additional one-year period, commencing August 1, 2026.
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MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Portfolio of Investments − 8/31/26
The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – 99.7% |
||||
|
Aerospace & Defense – 3.8% |
||||
|
Curtiss-Wright Corp. |
2,464 |
$1,435,354 |
||
|
General Dynamics Corp. |
5,253 |
1,950,702 |
||
|
Teledyne Technologies, Inc. (a) |
14,309 |
8,770,701 |
||
|
$12,156,757 |
||||
|
Brokerage & Asset Managers – 1.0% |
||||
|
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. |
2,996 |
$1,657,117 |
||
|
Northern Trust Corp. |
8,619 |
1,599,342 |
||
|
$3,256,459 |
||||
|
Business Services – 3.2% |
||||
|
Accenture PLC, “A” |
11,502 |
$2,182,620 |
||
|
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., “A” |
90,198 |
5,824,987 |
||
|
Verisk Analytics, Inc., “A” |
10,703 |
2,074,027 |
||
|
$10,081,634 |
||||
|
Chemicals – 0.5% |
||||
|
Ecolab, Inc. |
5,471 |
$1,549,387 |
||
|
Construction – 0.9% |
||||
|
Allegion PLC |
7,656 |
$1,188,594 |
||
|
Essex Property Trust, Inc., REIT |
5,920 |
1,675,123 |
||
|
$2,863,717 |
||||
|
Consumer Products – 3.6% |
||||
|
Colgate-Palmolive Co. |
32,802 |
$2,946,276 |
||
|
Kimberly-Clark Corp. |
19,806 |
2,138,058 |
||
|
Procter & Gamble Co. |
33,103 |
4,803,907 |
||
|
Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc. |
61,267 |
1,418,331 |
||
|
$11,306,572 |
||||
|
Consumer Services – 0.7% |
||||
|
Airbnb, Inc., “A” (a) |
11,772 |
$2,156,866 |
||
|
Diversified Financial Services – 4.0% |
||||
|
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. |
9,511 |
$2,855,202 |
||
|
Mastercard, Inc., “A” |
4,294 |
2,530,497 |
||
|
Visa, Inc., “A” |
19,072 |
7,235,345 |
||
|
$12,621,044 |
||||
|
Electrical Equipment – 2.4% |
||||
|
AMETEK, Inc. |
10,190 |
$2,396,382 |
||
|
Amphenol Corp., “A” |
11,773 |
1,866,609 |
||
|
Eaton Corp. PLC |
4,484 |
1,802,030 |
||
|
TE Connectivity PLC |
8,148 |
1,672,377 |
||
|
$7,737,398 |
||||
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Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Energy - Independent – 5.3% |
||||
|
EOG Resources, Inc. |
20,071 |
$2,909,492 |
||
|
Expand Energy Corp. |
18,162 |
1,782,782 |
||
|
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. |
9,964 |
1,603,706 |
||
|
Valero Energy Corp. |
29,540 |
10,602,497 |
||
|
$16,898,477 |
||||
|
Engineering - Construction – 0.5% |
||||
|
Jacobs Solutions, Inc. |
10,035 |
$1,495,717 |
||
|
Entertainment & Leisure – 1.2% |
||||
|
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (a) |
12,224 |
$2,198,975 |
||
|
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (a) |
7,481 |
1,643,576 |
||
|
$3,842,551 |
||||
|
Food & Beverages – 6.5% |
||||
|
General Mills, Inc. |
115,776 |
$4,769,972 |
||
|
Mondelez International, Inc. |
52,758 |
3,274,689 |
||
|
Monster Worldwide, Inc. (a) |
191,387 |
8,788,491 |
||
|
PepsiCo, Inc. |
28,077 |
3,940,326 |
||
|
$20,773,478 |
||||
|
Food & Drug Stores – 0.3% |
||||
|
Albertsons Cos., Inc., “A” |
69,522 |
$858,597 |
||
|
Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly – 2.8% |
||||
|
Apple, Inc. |
27,552 |
$8,729,851 |
||
|
Health Maintenance Organizations – 0.7% |
||||
|
Cigna Group |
7,726 |
$2,132,994 |
||
|
Insurance – 7.3% |
||||
|
American International Group, Inc. |
24,844 |
$1,897,088 |
||
|
Assurant, Inc. |
9,640 |
2,717,131 |
||
|
AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. |
12,844 |
1,268,730 |
||
|
Chubb Ltd. |
10,847 |
3,672,794 |
||
|
Everest Group Ltd. |
10,929 |
4,094,550 |
||
|
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. |
9,572 |
2,164,325 |
||
|
Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. |
18,889 |
2,594,971 |
||
|
MetLife, Inc. |
15,824 |
1,505,970 |
||
|
Principal Financial Group, Inc. |
11,615 |
1,279,508 |
||
|
Voya Financial, Inc. |
18,996 |
1,924,675 |
||
|
$23,119,742 |
||||
|
Interactive Media Services – 3.0% |
||||
|
Alphabet, Inc., “A” |
27,755 |
$9,418,659 |
||
|
Machinery & Tools – 1.0% |
||||
|
Trimble, Inc. (a) |
20,802 |
$1,246,872 |
||
|
Wabtec Corp. |
6,829 |
1,952,616 |
||
|
$3,199,488 |
||||
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MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Media – 0.9% |
||||
|
Omnicom Group, Inc. |
32,259 |
$2,823,630 |
||
|
Medical & Health Technology & Services – 3.5% |
||||
|
McKesson Corp. |
10,381 |
$9,190,507 |
||
|
Ventas, Inc., REIT |
22,456 |
2,047,313 |
||
|
$11,237,820 |
||||
|
Medical Equipment – 2.8% |
||||
|
Abbott Laboratories |
25,443 |
$2,807,889 |
||
|
Medtronic PLC |
37,350 |
3,385,778 |
||
|
STERIS PLC |
11,872 |
2,761,902 |
||
|
$8,955,569 |
||||
|
Network & Telecom – 0.7% |
||||
|
Motorola Solutions, Inc. |
4,776 |
$2,317,793 |
||
|
Non-Global Systemically Important Banks – 0.5% |
||||
|
Popular, Inc. |
9,790 |
$1,646,580 |
||
|
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology – 8.0% |
||||
|
AbbVie, Inc. |
7,902 |
$2,026,231 |
||
|
Johnson & Johnson |
36,630 |
9,738,086 |
||
|
Merck & Co., Inc. |
57,896 |
8,554,713 |
||
|
Pfizer, Inc. |
102,005 |
2,903,062 |
||
|
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) |
3,841 |
2,091,501 |
||
|
$25,313,593 |
||||
|
Pollution Control – 2.2% |
||||
|
Republic Services, Inc. |
22,774 |
$5,031,232 |
||
|
Waste Management, Inc. |
8,824 |
1,931,750 |
||
|
$6,962,982 |
||||
|
Real Estate – 2.4% |
||||
|
Essential Properties Realty Trust, REIT |
39,795 |
$1,193,850 |
||
|
Federal Realty Investment Trust, REIT |
15,990 |
1,855,320 |
||
|
NNN REIT, Inc. |
31,895 |
1,441,654 |
||
|
Simon Property Group, Inc., REIT |
6,701 |
1,422,756 |
||
|
W.P. Carey, Inc., REIT |
23,718 |
1,659,311 |
||
|
$7,572,891 |
||||
|
Restaurants – 1.0% |
||||
|
Aramark |
56,337 |
$3,172,336 |
||
|
Retail & E-commerce – 2.7% |
||||
|
AutoZone, Inc. (a) |
773 |
$2,312,229 |
||
|
Home Depot, Inc. |
4,658 |
1,527,032 |
||
|
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a) |
39,861 |
3,539,657 |
||
|
TJX Cos., Inc. |
8,852 |
1,185,371 |
||
|
$8,564,289 |
||||
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MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Semiconductor & Electronic Components – 8.2% |
||||
|
Analog Devices, Inc. |
15,310 |
$5,544,364 |
||
|
KLA Corp. |
20,342 |
3,569,004 |
||
|
NVIDIA Corp. |
55,276 |
12,203,835 |
||
|
NXP Semiconductors N.V. |
21,647 |
4,862,782 |
||
|
$26,179,985 |
||||
|
Software – 9.2% |
||||
|
ACI Worldwide, Inc. (a) |
79,047 |
$4,211,624 |
||
|
Autodesk, Inc. (a) |
28,836 |
7,454,971 |
||
|
Bentley Systems, Inc., “B” |
55,268 |
2,031,099 |
||
|
Intuit, Inc. |
9,576 |
3,440,657 |
||
|
Microsoft Corp. |
16,576 |
8,408,839 |
||
|
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (a) |
10,132 |
3,771,333 |
||
|
$29,318,523 |
||||
|
Transportation & Logistics – 0.7% |
||||
|
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. |
7,888 |
$2,094,027 |
||
|
Travel, Gaming, & Lodging – 1.3% |
||||
|
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. |
7,972 |
$2,521,384 |
||
|
Marriott International, Inc., “A” |
4,430 |
1,513,997 |
||
|
$4,035,381 |
||||
|
Utilities – 6.9% |
||||
|
Atmos Energy Corp. |
33,620 |
$5,585,291 |
||
|
DTE Energy Co. |
14,963 |
2,029,432 |
||
|
Duke Energy Corp. |
29,984 |
3,595,381 |
||
|
Entergy Corp. |
10,130 |
1,076,920 |
||
|
Evergy, Inc. |
36,715 |
2,974,649 |
||
|
Exelon Corp. |
74,523 |
3,258,146 |
||
|
Xcel Energy, Inc. |
43,678 |
3,305,988 |
||
|
$21,825,807 |
||||
|
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost, $220,626,697) |
$316,220,594 |
|||
|
Contingent Value Rights – 0.0% |
||||
|
Medical Equipment – 0.0% |
||||
|
TPG, Inc. (a)(u) (Identified Cost, $276) |
27,596 |
$0 |
||
|
Mutual Funds (h) – 0.3% |
||||
|
Money Market Funds – 0.3% |
||||
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 3.75% (v) (Identified Cost, $1,025,036) |
1,024,934 |
$1,025,036 |
||
|
Other Assets, Less Liabilities – 0.0% |
97,896 |
|||
|
Net Assets – 100.0% |
$317,343,526 |
|||
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MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
(a) |
Non-income producing security. |
|
(h) |
An affiliated issuer, which may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. At period end, the aggregate values of the fund's investments in affiliated issuers and in unaffiliated issuers were $1,025,036 and $316,220,594, respectively. |
|
(u) |
The security was valued using significant unobservable inputs and is considered level 3 under the fair value hierarchy. For further information about the fund’s level 3 holdings, please see Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
(v) |
Affiliated issuer that is available only to investment companies managed by MFS. The rate quoted for the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. |
|
The following abbreviations are used in this report and are defined: |
|
|
REIT |
Real Estate Investment Trust |
See Notes to Financial Statements
5
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Assets and Liabilities
This statement represents your fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of the fund.
|
At 8/31/26 Assets |
|
|
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $220,626,973) |
$316,220,594 |
|
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $1,025,036) |
1,025,036 |
|
Receivables for |
|
|
Fund shares sold |
253,526 |
|
Dividends |
334,710 |
|
Other assets |
826 |
|
Total assets |
$317,834,692 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
Payables for |
|
|
Fund shares reacquired |
$322,618 |
|
Payable to affiliates |
|
|
Investment adviser |
5,395 |
|
Administrative services fee |
591 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
57,668 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
6,005 |
|
Payable for independent Trustees' compensation |
23 |
|
Payable for audit and tax fees |
68,068 |
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
30,798 |
|
Total liabilities |
$491,166 |
|
Net assets |
$317,343,526 |
|
Net assets consist of |
|
|
Paid-in capital |
$189,143,718 |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
128,199,808 |
|
Net assets |
$317,343,526 |
|
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding |
16,525,938 |
|
Net assets |
Shares
outstanding |
Net asset value
per share (a) |
|
|
Class A |
$161,203,389 |
8,403,126 |
$19.18 |
|
Class B |
184,593 |
9,656 |
19.12 |
|
Class C |
12,676,721 |
668,367 |
18.97 |
|
Class I |
65,554,084 |
3,409,049 |
19.23 |
|
Class R1 |
1,025,316 |
53,665 |
19.11 |
|
Class R2 |
313,209 |
16,191 |
19.34 |
|
Class R3 |
543,977 |
28,194 |
19.29 |
|
Class R4 |
150,949 |
7,846 |
19.24 |
|
Class R6 |
75,691,288 |
3,929,844 |
19.26 |
|
(a) |
Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except for Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $20.35 [100 / 94.25 x $19.18]. On sales of $50,000 or more, the maximum offering price of Class A shares is reduced. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, and Class C shares. Redemption price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for Classes I, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R6. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
6
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Operations
This statement describes how much your fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. It also describes any gains and/or losses generated by fund operations.
|
Year ended 8/31/26 Net investment income (loss) |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers |
$5,933,897 |
|
Dividends from affiliated issuers |
43,009 |
|
Other |
6,173 |
|
Income on securities loaned |
339 |
|
Foreign taxes withheld |
(11,628 ) |
|
Total investment income |
$5,971,790 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
Management fee |
$1,703,064 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
575,673 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
245,072 |
|
Administrative services fee |
55,690 |
|
Independent Trustees' compensation |
8,543 |
|
Custodian fee |
30,160 |
|
Shareholder communications |
28,294 |
|
Audit and tax fees |
68,882 |
|
Legal fees |
1,841 |
|
Registration fees |
150,213 |
|
Miscellaneous |
36,905 |
|
Total expenses |
$2,904,337 |
|
Reduction of expenses by investment adviser and distributor |
(205,400 ) |
|
Net expenses |
$2,698,937 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$3,272,853 |
|
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
|
|
Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis) |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers |
$50,737,491 |
|
Affiliated issuers |
186 |
|
Foreign currency |
(3 ) |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
$50,737,674 |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers |
$(16,468,235 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
$34,269,439 |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$37,542,292 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
7
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Financial Statements | Statements of Changes in Net Assets
These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.
|
Year ended |
||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
|
|
Change in net assets |
||
|
From operations |
||
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$3,272,853 |
$4,080,882 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
50,737,674 |
52,977,244 |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) |
(16,468,235 ) |
(41,286,768 ) |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$37,542,292 |
$15,771,358 |
|
Total distributions to shareholders |
$(46,044,620 ) |
$(48,123,564 ) |
|
Change in net assets from fund share transactions |
$(28,410,284 ) |
$(42,272,307 ) |
|
Total change in net assets |
$(36,912,612 ) |
$(74,624,513 ) |
|
Net assets |
||
|
At beginning of period |
354,256,138 |
428,880,651 |
|
At end of period |
$317,343,526 |
$354,256,138 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
8
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Financial Statements | Financial Highlights
The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund's financial performance for the past 5 years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.
|
Class A |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$19.89 |
$21.48 |
$18.55 |
$19.36 |
$22.51 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.16 |
$0.19 |
$0.17 |
$0.16 |
$0.13 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.81 |
0.71 |
3.92 |
1.26 |
(2.15 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$1.97 |
$0.90 |
$4.09 |
$1.42 |
$(2.02 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.14 ) |
$(0.21 ) |
$(0.18 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
$(0.12 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(2.54 ) |
(2.28 ) |
(0.98 ) |
(2.07 ) |
(1.01 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(2.68 ) |
$(2.49 ) |
$(1.16 ) |
$(2.23 ) |
$(1.13 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$19.18 |
$19.89 |
$21.48 |
$18.55 |
$19.36 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
11.05 |
4.69 |
23.16 |
8.02 |
(9.47 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.95 |
0.93 |
0.95 |
0.93 |
0.94 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.89 |
0.89 |
0.89 |
0.89 |
0.89 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.87 |
0.97 |
0.90 |
0.89 |
0.63 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
49 |
23 |
25 |
39 |
36 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$161,203 |
$176,269 |
$190,002 |
$166,624 |
$161,776 |
|
Class B |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$19.83 |
$21.40 |
$18.48 |
$19.28 |
$22.46 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.03 |
$0.03 |
$(0.03 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.81 |
0.71 |
3.89 |
1.25 |
(2.14 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$1.84 |
$0.75 |
$3.92 |
$1.28 |
$(2.17 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.01 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.02 ) |
$(0.01 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
From net realized gain |
(2.54 ) |
(2.28 ) |
(0.98 ) |
(2.07 ) |
(1.01 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(2.55 ) |
$(2.32 ) |
$(1.00 ) |
$(2.08 ) |
$(1.01 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$19.12 |
$19.83 |
$21.40 |
$18.48 |
$19.28 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
10.27 |
3.92 |
22.19 |
7.23 |
(10.15 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.70 |
1.69 |
1.69 |
1.68 |
1.69 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.64 |
1.64 |
1.64 |
1.64 |
1.64 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.16 |
0.22 |
0.16 |
0.14 |
(0.14 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
49 |
23 |
25 |
39 |
36 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$185 |
$457 |
$869 |
$1,492 |
$1,712 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
9
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class C |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$19.70 |
$21.29 |
$18.39 |
$19.20 |
$22.37 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.02 |
$0.04 |
$0.03 |
$0.03 |
$(0.03 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.80 |
0.70 |
3.88 |
1.25 |
(2.13 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$1.82 |
$0.74 |
$3.91 |
$1.28 |
$(2.16 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.01 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.02 ) |
$— |
|
From net realized gain |
(2.54 ) |
(2.28 ) |
(0.98 ) |
(2.07 ) |
(1.01 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(2.55 ) |
$(2.33 ) |
$(1.01 ) |
$(2.09 ) |
$(1.01 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$18.97 |
$19.70 |
$21.29 |
$18.39 |
$19.20 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
10.27 |
3.90 |
22.24 |
7.23 |
(10.14 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.70 |
1.68 |
1.69 |
1.68 |
1.69 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.64 |
1.64 |
1.64 |
1.64 |
1.64 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.13 |
0.22 |
0.15 |
0.14 |
(0.14 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
49 |
23 |
25 |
39 |
36 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$12,677 |
$16,470 |
$20,313 |
$22,224 |
$25,754 |
|
Class I |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$19.93 |
$21.52 |
$18.59 |
$19.39 |
$22.55 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.20 |
$0.24 |
$0.22 |
$0.21 |
$0.17 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.83 |
0.71 |
3.92 |
1.27 |
(2.15 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$2.03 |
$0.95 |
$4.14 |
$1.48 |
$(1.98 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.19 ) |
$(0.26 ) |
$(0.23 ) |
$(0.21 ) |
$(0.17 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(2.54 ) |
(2.28 ) |
(0.98 ) |
(2.07 ) |
(1.01 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(2.73 ) |
$(2.54 ) |
$(1.21 ) |
$(2.28 ) |
$(1.18 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$19.23 |
$19.93 |
$21.52 |
$18.59 |
$19.39 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
11.38 |
4.95 |
23.41 |
8.34 |
(9.28 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.70 |
0.68 |
0.69 |
0.69 |
0.68 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.64 |
0.64 |
0.64 |
0.64 |
0.64 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.08 |
1.22 |
1.16 |
1.14 |
0.82 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
49 |
23 |
25 |
39 |
36 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$65,554 |
$78,198 |
$97,091 |
$141,858 |
$163,689 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
10
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R1 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$19.83 |
$21.42 |
$18.51 |
$19.32 |
$22.50 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.02 |
$0.04 |
$0.03 |
$0.03 |
$(0.03 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.82 |
0.71 |
3.90 |
1.25 |
(2.14 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$1.84 |
$0.75 |
$3.93 |
$1.28 |
$(2.17 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.02 ) |
$(0.06 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.02 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
From net realized gain |
(2.54 ) |
(2.28 ) |
(0.98 ) |
(2.07 ) |
(1.01 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(2.56 ) |
$(2.34 ) |
$(1.02 ) |
$(2.09 ) |
$(1.01 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$19.11 |
$19.83 |
$21.42 |
$18.51 |
$19.32 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
10.29 |
3.91 |
22.19 |
7.22 |
(10.12 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.70 |
1.68 |
1.70 |
1.68 |
1.69 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.64 |
1.64 |
1.64 |
1.64 |
1.64 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.11 |
0.22 |
0.14 |
0.15 |
(0.14 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
49 |
23 |
25 |
39 |
36 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$1,025 |
$865 |
$791 |
$608 |
$522 |
|
Class R2 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$20.02 |
$21.61 |
$18.65 |
$19.45 |
$22.61 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.12 |
$0.14 |
$0.13 |
$0.12 |
$0.07 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.83 |
0.71 |
3.94 |
1.26 |
(2.16 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$1.95 |
$0.85 |
$4.07 |
$1.38 |
$(2.09 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.09 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
$(0.13 ) |
$(0.11 ) |
$(0.06 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(2.54 ) |
(2.28 ) |
(0.98 ) |
(2.07 ) |
(1.01 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(2.63 ) |
$(2.44 ) |
$(1.11 ) |
$(2.18 ) |
$(1.07 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$19.34 |
$20.02 |
$21.61 |
$18.65 |
$19.45 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
10.81 |
4.40 |
22.88 |
7.74 |
(9.72 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.20 |
1.18 |
1.19 |
1.19 |
1.19 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.14 |
1.14 |
1.14 |
1.14 |
1.14 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.62 |
0.72 |
0.66 |
0.64 |
0.34 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
49 |
23 |
25 |
39 |
36 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$313 |
$441 |
$420 |
$480 |
$511 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
11
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R3 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$19.99 |
$21.57 |
$18.63 |
$19.43 |
$22.59 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.16 |
$0.19 |
$0.18 |
$0.16 |
$0.13 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.82 |
0.72 |
3.92 |
1.27 |
(2.16 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$1.98 |
$0.91 |
$4.10 |
$1.43 |
$(2.03 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.14 ) |
$(0.21 ) |
$(0.18 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
$(0.12 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(2.54 ) |
(2.28 ) |
(0.98 ) |
(2.07 ) |
(1.01 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(2.68 ) |
$(2.49 ) |
$(1.16 ) |
$(2.23 ) |
$(1.13 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$19.29 |
$19.99 |
$21.57 |
$18.63 |
$19.43 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
11.05 |
4.72 |
23.11 |
8.04 |
(9.49 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.95 |
0.93 |
0.94 |
0.93 |
0.94 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.89 |
0.89 |
0.89 |
0.89 |
0.89 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.87 |
0.97 |
0.94 |
0.89 |
0.62 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
49 |
23 |
25 |
39 |
36 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$544 |
$523 |
$473 |
$717 |
$644 |
|
Class R4 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$19.94 |
$21.53 |
$18.60 |
$19.41 |
$22.56 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.21 |
$0.24 |
$0.21 |
$0.21 |
$0.18 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.82 |
0.71 |
3.93 |
1.26 |
(2.15 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$2.03 |
$0.95 |
$4.14 |
$1.47 |
$(1.97 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.19 ) |
$(0.26 ) |
$(0.23 ) |
$(0.21 ) |
$(0.17 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(2.54 ) |
(2.28 ) |
(0.98 ) |
(2.07 ) |
(1.01 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(2.73 ) |
$(2.54 ) |
$(1.21 ) |
$(2.28 ) |
$(1.18 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$19.24 |
$19.94 |
$21.53 |
$18.60 |
$19.41 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
11.37 |
4.93 |
23.41 |
8.27 |
(9.22 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.70 |
0.69 |
0.70 |
0.68 |
0.69 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.64 |
0.64 |
0.65 |
0.64 |
0.64 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.11 |
1.19 |
1.08 |
1.15 |
0.87 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
49 |
23 |
25 |
39 |
36 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$151 |
$136 |
$535 |
$105 |
$97 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
12
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R6 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$19.96 |
$21.55 |
$18.61 |
$19.42 |
$22.57 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.23 |
$0.26 |
$0.24 |
$0.23 |
$0.20 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.82 |
0.71 |
3.92 |
1.25 |
(2.15 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$2.05 |
$0.97 |
$4.16 |
$1.48 |
$(1.95 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.21 ) |
$(0.28 ) |
$(0.24 ) |
$(0.22 ) |
$(0.19 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(2.54 ) |
(2.28 ) |
(0.98 ) |
(2.07 ) |
(1.01 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(2.75 ) |
$(2.56 ) |
$(1.22 ) |
$(2.29 ) |
$(1.20 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$19.26 |
$19.96 |
$21.55 |
$18.61 |
$19.42 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
11.44 |
5.03 |
23.55 |
8.38 |
(9.13 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.62 |
0.60 |
0.61 |
0.59 |
0.59 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.56 |
0.56 |
0.56 |
0.55 |
0.54 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.20 |
1.30 |
1.23 |
1.24 |
0.97 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
49 |
23 |
25 |
39 |
36 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$75,691 |
$80,896 |
$118,386 |
$111,186 |
$77,259 |
|
(d) |
Per share data is based on average shares outstanding. |
|
(r) |
Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower. |
|
(s) |
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower. |
|
(t) |
Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges. |
|
(w) |
Per share amount was less than $0.01. |
|
(x) |
The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
13
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
(1) Business and Organization
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund (the fund) is a diversified series of MFS Series Trust I (the trust). The trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
General — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
Segment Reporting — An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 280, Segment Reporting as a component of a public entity that engages in business activities from which it may recognize revenues and incur expenses, has operating results that are regularly reviewed by the entity’s chief operating decision maker (CODM) in making resource allocation decisions and assessing segment performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. The fund represents a single operating segment and the Chairman’s Committee of the fund's adviser acts as the segment’s CODM. The fund’s total returns, expense ratios, and changes in net assets which are used by the CODM to assess segment performance and to make resource allocation decisions to the segment are consistent with that presented within the fund’s financial statements.
Balance Sheet Offsetting — The fund's accounting policy with respect to balance sheet offsetting is that, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement, or similar agreement, does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. The fund's right to setoff may be restricted or prohibited by the bankruptcy or insolvency laws of the particular jurisdiction to which a specific master netting agreement counterparty is subject. Balance sheet offsetting disclosures, to the extent applicable to the fund, have been included in the fund’s Significant Accounting Policies note under the captions for each of the fund’s in-scope financial instruments and transactions.
Investment Valuations — Subject to its oversight, the fund's Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments to MFS as the fund's adviser, pursuant to the fund’s valuation policy and procedures which have been adopted by the adviser and approved by the Board. In accordance with Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees designated the adviser as the “valuation designee” of the fund. If the adviser, as valuation designee, determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available for an investment, the investment is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures.
Under the fund's valuation policy and procedures, equity securities, including restricted equity securities, are generally valued at the last sale or official closing price on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Equity securities, for which there were no sales reported that day, are generally valued at the last quoted daily bid quotation on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Open-end investment companies are generally valued at net asset value per share. The values of foreign securities and other assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the mean of bid and asked prices for rates provided by a third-party pricing service.
Under the fund’s valuation policy and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for debt instruments, floating rate loans, and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from third-party pricing services or otherwise determined by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third-party pricing service may also be valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. In determining values, third-party pricing services can utilize both transaction data and market information such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, spreads and other market data. An investment may also be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that the investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halt of trading of a specific security where trading
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does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. Events that occur after foreign markets close (such as developments in foreign markets and significant movements in the U.S. markets) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value may be deemed to have a material effect on the value of securities traded in foreign markets. Accordingly, the fund’s foreign equity securities may often be valued at fair value. The adviser generally relies on third-party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of an investment used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investment. There can be no assurance that the fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it were to sell the investment at the same time at which the fund determines its net asset value per share.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund's assets or liabilities. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fund's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. Level 1 includes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. The following is a summary of the levels used as of August 31, 2026 in valuing the fund's assets and liabilities:
|
Financial Instruments |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Total |
|
Equity Securities: |
||||
|
United States |
$316,220,594 |
$— |
$0 |
$316,220,594 |
|
Investment Companies |
1,025,036 |
— |
— |
1,025,036 |
|
Total |
$317,245,630 |
$— |
$0 |
$317,245,630 |
For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Portfolio of Investments.
The following is a reconciliation of level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value. The table presents the activity of level 3 securities held at the beginning and the end of the period.
|
Equity
Securities |
|
|
Balance as of 8/31/25 |
$— |
|
Received as part of a corporate action |
0 |
|
Balance as of 8/31/26 |
$0 |
At August 31, 2026, the fund held one level 3 security.
Foreign Currency Translation — Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income, and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based upon currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions or on the reporting date for foreign denominated receivables and payables. Gains and losses attributable to foreign currency exchange rates on sales of securities are recorded for financial statement purposes as net realized gains and losses on investments. Gains and losses attributable to foreign exchange rate movements on receivables, payables, income and expenses are recorded for financial statement purposes as foreign currency transaction gains and losses. That portion of both realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed.
Security Loans — Under its Securities Lending Agency Agreement with the fund, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending, as lending agent, loans the securities of the fund to certain qualified institutions (the “Borrowers”) approved by the fund. Security loans can be terminated at the discretion of either the lending agent or the fund and the related securities must be returned within the earlier of the standard trade settlement period for such securities or within five business days. The loans are collateralized by cash and/or U.S. government securities in an amount typically at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. On loans collateralized by cash, the cash collateral is invested in a money market fund. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the fund on the next business day. The lending agent provides the fund with indemnification against Borrower default. In the event of Borrower default, the lending agent will, for the benefit of the fund, either purchase securities identical to those loaned or pay the fund the market value of the loaned securities. In return, the lending agent assumes the fund's rights to the related collateral. If the collateral value is less than the cost to purchase identical securities or the cash needed to pay their market value, the lending agent is responsible for the shortfall, but only to the
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extent that such shortfall is not due to a decline in collateral value resulting from collateral reinvestment for which the fund bears the risk of loss. A portion of the income generated upon investment of the collateral is remitted to the Borrowers, and the remainder is allocated between the fund and the lending agent. On loans collateralized by U.S. government securities, a fee is received from the Borrower, and is allocated between the fund and the lending agent. Income from securities lending is separately reported in the Statement of Operations. The dividend and interest income earned on the securities loaned is accounted for in the same manner as other dividend and interest income. At August 31, 2026, there were no securities on loan or collateral outstanding.
Indemnifications — Under the fund's organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The fund's maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred.
Investment Transactions and Income — Dividends received in cash are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded when the fund is informed of the dividend if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividend payments received in additional securities are recorded on the ex-dividend date in an amount equal to the value of the security on such date.
The fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statement of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statement of Operations.
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. In determining the net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities is determined on the identified cost basis.
Tax Matters and Distributions — The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income tax is required. The fund’s federal tax returns, when filed, will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for generally a three-year period. Management has analyzed the fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state tax returns for all open tax years and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability. Foreign taxes, if any, have been accrued by the fund in the accompanying financial statements in accordance with the applicable foreign tax law. Foreign income taxes may be withheld by certain countries in which the fund invests. Additionally, capital gains realized by the fund on securities issued in or by certain foreign countries may be subject to capital gains tax imposed by those countries.
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future.
Book/tax differences primarily relate to wash sale loss deferrals and treating a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as a distribution for tax purposes.
The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders for the last two fiscal years is as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Ordinary income (including any short-term capital gains) |
$2,964,251 |
$8,725,985 |
|
Long-term capital gains |
43,080,369 |
39,397,579 |
|
Total distributions |
$46,044,620 |
$48,123,564 |
The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:
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|
As of 8/31/26 |
|
|
Cost of investments |
$224,358,722 |
|
Gross appreciation |
100,105,427 |
|
Gross depreciation |
(7,218,519 ) |
|
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
$92,886,908 |
|
Undistributed ordinary income |
3,142,220 |
|
Undistributed long-term capital gain |
32,170,680 |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
$128,199,808 |
Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest — The fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. The fund's income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), and common expenses are allocated to shareholders based on the daily net assets of each class. Dividends are declared separately for each class. Differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses. Class B and Class C shares will convert to Class A shares approximately eight years after purchase. The fund’s distributions declared to shareholders as reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are presented by class as follows:
|
Year
ended
8/31/26 |
Year
ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Class A |
$22,780,299 |
$21,657,057 |
|
Class B |
55,131 |
92,630 |
|
Class C |
2,012,319 |
2,104,983 |
|
Class I |
10,233,726 |
10,761,168 |
|
Class R1 |
117,070 |
87,661 |
|
Class R2 |
52,149 |
47,775 |
|
Class R3 |
64,369 |
55,210 |
|
Class R4 |
18,724 |
60,845 |
|
Class R6 |
10,710,833 |
13,256,235 |
|
Total |
$46,044,620 |
$48,123,564 |
(3) Transactions with Affiliates
Investment Adviser — The fund has an investment advisory agreement with MFS to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the fund. The management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at the following annual rates based on the fund's average daily net assets:
|
Up to $1 billion |
0.50% |
|
In excess of $1 billion and up to $2.5 billion |
0.475% |
|
In excess of $2.5 billion |
0.45% |
MFS has agreed in writing to reduce its management fee by a specified amount if certain MFS mutual fund assets exceed thresholds agreed to by MFS and the fund's Board of Trustees. MFS has also agreed in writing to waive at least 0.01% of its management fee as part of this agreement. The agreement to waive at least 0.01% of the management fee will continue until modified by the fund's Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until December 31, 2026. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this management fee reduction amounted to $46,812, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. The management fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.49% of the fund's average daily net assets.
The investment adviser has agreed in writing to pay a portion of the fund’s total annual operating expenses, excluding interest, taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage and transaction costs, certain tax reclaim recovery expenses (including contingency fees and closing agreement expenses), and investment-related expenses, such that total fund operating expenses do not exceed the following rates annually of each class’s average daily net assets:
|
Classes |
||||||||
|
A |
B |
C |
I |
R1 |
R2 |
R3 |
R4 |
R6 |
|
0.89% |
1.64% |
1.64% |
0.64% |
1.64% |
1.14% |
0.89% |
0.64% |
0.57% |
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This written agreement will continue until modified by the fund’s Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until December 31, 2027. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this reduction amounted to $158,534, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Distributor — MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (MFD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, as distributor, received $15,520 for the year ended August 31, 2026, as its portion of the initial sales charge on sales of Class A shares of the fund.
The Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for certain share classes pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
The fund's distribution plan provides that the fund will pay MFD for services provided by MFD and financial intermediaries in connection with the distribution and servicing of certain share classes. One component of the plan is a distribution fee paid to MFD and another component of the plan is a service fee paid to MFD. MFD may subsequently pay all, or a portion, of the distribution and/or service fees to financial intermediaries. The distribution and service fees are computed daily and paid monthly.
Distribution Plan Fee Table:
|
Distribution
Fee Rate (d) |
Service
Fee Rate (d) |
Total
Distribution
Plan (d) |
Annual
Effective
Rate (e) |
Distribution
and Service
Fee |
|
|
Class A |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
$416,842 |
|
Class B |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
3,565 |
|
Class C |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
142,617 |
|
Class R1 |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
9,504 |
|
Class R2 |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.50% |
0.50% |
1,880 |
|
Class R3 |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
1,265 |
|
Total Distribution and Service Fees |
$575,673 |
(d)
In accordance with the distribution plan for certain classes, the fund pays distribution and/or service fees equal to these annual percentage rates of each
class’s average daily net assets. The distribution and service fee rates disclosed by class represent the current rates in effect at the end of the reporting
period. Any rate changes, if applicable, are detailed below.
(e)
The annual effective rates represent actual fees incurred under the distribution plan for the year ended August 31, 2026 based on each class's average daily net assets. MFD has voluntarily agreed to rebate a portion of each class's 0.25% service fee attributable to accounts for which there is no financial intermediary specified on the account except for accounts attributable to MFS or its affiliates' seed money. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this rebate amounted to $54 for Class A shares and is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Certain Class A shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) in the event of a shareholder redemption within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within six years of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. All contingent deferred sales charges are paid to MFD and during the year ended August 31, 2026, were as follows:
|
Amount |
|
|
Class A |
$2,811 |
|
Class B |
— |
|
Class C |
1,757 |
Shareholder Servicing Agent — MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, receives a fee from the fund for its services as shareholder servicing agent calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the fund as determined periodically under the supervision of the fund's Board of Trustees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fee was $27,115, which equated to 0.0080% annually of the fund's average daily net assets. MFSC also receives reimbursement from the fund for out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs which may be paid to affiliated and unaffiliated service providers. Class R6 shares do not incur sub-accounting fees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, these out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs amounted to $217,957.
Administrator — MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the fund. Under an administrative services agreement, the fund reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. The fund is charged an annual fixed amount of $17,500 plus a fee based on average daily net assets. The administrative services fee is computed daily and paid monthly. The administrative services fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.0163% of the fund's average daily net assets.
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Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation — The fund pays compensation to independent Trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. Independent Trustees’ compensation is accrued daily and paid subsequent to each Trustee Board meeting. The fund does not pay compensation directly to Trustees or officers of the fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration from MFS for their services to the fund. Certain officers and Trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS, MFD, and MFSC.
Other — The fund invests in the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio which is managed by MFS and seeks current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. This money market fund does not pay a management fee to MFS but does incur investment and operating costs.
At August 31, 2026, MFS held 100% of the outstanding shares of Class R4.
The adviser has voluntarily undertaken to reimburse the fund from its own resources on a quarterly basis for the cost of investment research embedded in the cost of the fund’s securities trades. This agreement may be rescinded at any time. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this reimbursement amounted to $6,117, which is included in “Other” income in the Statement of Operations.
(4) Portfolio Securities
For the year ended August 31, 2026, purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, aggregated $166,695,676 and $235,152,621, respectively.
(5) Shares of Beneficial Interest
The fund's Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. Transactions in fund shares were as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|||
|
Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
|
|
Shares sold |
||||
|
Class A |
517,834 |
$9,588,281 |
806,958 |
$15,797,055 |
|
Class B |
— |
— |
36 |
694 |
|
Class C |
69,668 |
1,277,114 |
45,886 |
891,495 |
|
Class I |
3,554,985 |
64,840,220 |
757,970 |
14,491,078 |
|
Class R1 |
8,824 |
163,597 |
5,850 |
113,046 |
|
Class R2 |
219 |
4,132 |
332 |
6,512 |
|
Class R3 |
1,079 |
20,003 |
2,808 |
50,038 |
|
Class R4 |
— |
— |
2,533 |
53,329 |
|
Class R6 |
717,960 |
13,659,025 |
629,040 |
12,377,881 |
|
4,870,569 |
$89,552,372 |
2,251,413 |
$43,781,128 |
|
|
Shares issued to shareholders
in reinvestment of distributions |
||||
|
Class A |
1,276,570 |
$22,742,151 |
1,127,327 |
$21,642,151 |
|
Class B |
3,103 |
55,131 |
4,840 |
92,630 |
|
Class C |
114,071 |
2,011,034 |
110,562 |
2,102,747 |
|
Class I |
558,618 |
9,974,819 |
537,261 |
10,336,475 |
|
Class R1 |
6,591 |
117,070 |
4,577 |
87,661 |
|
Class R2 |
2,904 |
52,149 |
2,472 |
47,775 |
|
Class R3 |
3,593 |
64,369 |
2,863 |
55,210 |
|
Class R4 |
1,048 |
18,724 |
3,160 |
60,845 |
|
Class R6 |
592,770 |
10,601,429 |
682,678 |
13,150,803 |
|
2,559,268 |
$45,636,876 |
2,475,740 |
$47,576,297 |
|
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|
Year ended 8/31/26 |
Year ended 8/31/25 |
|||
|
Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
|
|
Shares reacquired |
||||
|
Class A |
(2,253,685 ) |
$(41,946,153 ) |
(1,918,116 ) |
$(37,409,807 ) |
|
Class B |
(16,479 ) |
(302,896 ) |
(22,437 ) |
(422,962 ) |
|
Class C |
(351,351 ) |
(6,433,016 ) |
(274,666 ) |
(5,320,893 ) |
|
Class I |
(4,627,359 ) |
(87,872,697 ) |
(1,883,658 ) |
(36,590,346 ) |
|
Class R1 |
(5,380 ) |
(97,765 ) |
(3,723 ) |
(69,567 ) |
|
Class R2 |
(8,939 ) |
(167,989 ) |
(233 ) |
(4,554 ) |
|
Class R3 |
(2,663 ) |
(53,308 ) |
(1,392 ) |
(26,932 ) |
|
Class R4 |
— |
— |
(23,754 ) |
(459,283 ) |
|
Class R6 |
(1,433,569 ) |
(26,725,708 ) |
(2,752,979 ) |
(53,325,388 ) |
|
(8,699,425 ) |
$(163,599,532 ) |
(6,880,958 ) |
$(133,629,732 ) |
|
|
Net change |
||||
|
Class A |
(459,281 ) |
$(9,615,721 ) |
16,169 |
$29,399 |
|
Class B |
(13,376 ) |
(247,765 ) |
(17,561 ) |
(329,638 ) |
|
Class C |
(167,612 ) |
(3,144,868 ) |
(118,218 ) |
(2,326,651 ) |
|
Class I |
(513,756 ) |
(13,057,658 ) |
(588,427 ) |
(11,762,793 ) |
|
Class R1 |
10,035 |
182,902 |
6,704 |
131,140 |
|
Class R2 |
(5,816 ) |
(111,708 ) |
2,571 |
49,733 |
|
Class R3 |
2,009 |
31,064 |
4,279 |
78,316 |
|
Class R4 |
1,048 |
18,724 |
(18,061 ) |
(345,109 ) |
|
Class R6 |
(122,839 ) |
(2,465,254 ) |
(1,441,261 ) |
(27,796,704 ) |
|
(1,269,588 ) |
$(28,410,284 ) |
(2,153,805 ) |
$(42,272,307 ) |
|
Effective June 1, 2019, purchases of the fund’s Class B shares were closed to new and existing investors subject to certain exceptions. Effective September 29, 2023, purchases of the fund's Class R1 and Class R2 shares were closed to new eligible investors.
(6) Line of Credit
The fund and certain other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1.45 billion unsecured committed line of credit of which $1.2 billion is reserved for use by the fund and certain other MFS U.S. funds. The line of credit is provided by a syndicate of banks under a credit agreement. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the highest of 1) Daily Simple SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate), 2) the Federal Funds Effective Rate, or 3) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate, each plus an agreed upon spread. A commitment fee, based on the average daily unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds. The line of credit expires on March 11, 2027 unless extended or renewed. In addition, the fund and other funds managed by MFS have established unsecured uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, at rates equal to customary reference rates plus an agreed upon spread. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fund’s commitment fee and interest expense were $1,541 and $0, respectively, and are included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statement of Operations.
(7) Investments in Affiliated Issuers
An affiliated issuer may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. The following were affiliated issuers for the year ended August 31, 2026:
|
Affiliated Issuers |
Beginning
Value |
Purchases |
Sales
Proceeds |
Realized
Gain
(Loss) |
Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation |
Ending
Value |
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$1,666,651 |
$58,012,660 |
$58,654,461 |
$186 |
$— |
$1,025,036 |
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MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
|
Affiliated Issuers |
Dividend
Income |
Capital Gain
Distributions |
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$43,009 |
$— |
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MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund (the “Fund”) (one of the funds constituting MFS Series Trust I (the “Trust”)), including the portfolio of investments, as of August 31, 2026, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund (one of the funds constituting MFS Series Trust I) at August 31, 2026, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and its financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2026, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and others; when replies were not received from brokers and others, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the auditor of one or more MFS investment companies since 1993.
Boston, Massachusetts
October 16, 2026
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MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Federal Tax Information (unaudited)
The fund will notify shareholders of amounts for use in preparing 2026 income tax forms in January 2027. The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund designates the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income eligible to be taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gain.
The fund designates $57,940,000 as capital gain dividends paid during the fiscal year.
For corporate shareholders, 100.00% of the ordinary income dividends paid during the prior calendar year qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction.
The fund designates the maximum amount allowable as Section 199A dividends as defined in Proposed Treasury Regulation §1.199A-3(d).
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund.
ITEM 9. PROXY DISCLOSURES FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund.
ITEM 10. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS OF OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
This information is disclosed as part of the financial statements included in Item 7 above for MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund. See the Statement of Operations and Note 3 within the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
ITEM 11. STATEMENT REGARDING BASIS FOR APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT.
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MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement
MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that both the full Board of Trustees and a majority of the non-interested (“independent”) Trustees, voting separately, annually approve the continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS. The Trustees consider matters bearing on the Fund and its advisory arrangements at their meetings throughout the year, including a review of performance data at each regular meeting. In addition, the independent Trustees met several times over the course of several months beginning in April and ending in July, 2026 (“contract review meetings”) for the specific purpose of considering whether to approve the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for the Fund and the other investment companies that the Board oversees (the “MFS Funds”). The independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately from MFS during various contract review meetings. The independent Trustees were also assisted in this process by an independent consultant who was retained by and reported to the independent Trustees.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the investment advisory agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees, considered such information and factors as they believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to them and their own business judgment, to be relevant. The investment advisory agreement for the Fund was considered separately, although the Trustees also took into account the common interests of all MFS Funds in their review. As described below, the Trustees considered the nature, quality, and extent of the various investment advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by MFS under the existing investment advisory agreement and other arrangements with the Fund.
In connection with their contract review meetings, the Trustees received and relied upon materials that included, among other items: (i) information provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party, on the investment performance of the Fund for various time periods ended December 31, 2025 and the investment performance of a group of funds with substantially similar investment classifications/objectives (the “Broadridge performance universe”), (ii) information provided by Broadridge on the Fund’s advisory fees and other expenses and the advisory fees and other expenses of comparable funds identified by Broadridge as well as all other funds in the same investment classification/category (the “Broadridge expense group and universe”), (iii) information provided by MFS on the advisory fees of portfolios of other clients of MFS, including institutional separate accounts and other clients, (iv) information as to whether and to what extent applicable expense waivers, reimbursements or fee “breakpoints” are observed for the Fund, (v) information regarding MFS’ financial results and financial condition, including MFS’ and certain of its affiliates’ estimated profitability from services performed for the Fund and the MFS Funds as a whole, and compared to MFS’ institutional business, (vi) MFS’ views regarding the outlook for the mutual fund industry and the strategic business plans of MFS, (vii) descriptions of various functions performed by MFS for the Funds, such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and (viii) information regarding the overall organization of MFS, including information about MFS’ senior management and other personnel providing investment advisory, administrative and other services to the Fund and the other MFS Funds. The comparative performance, fee and expense information prepared and provided by Broadridge was not independently verified and the independent Trustees did not independently verify any information provided to them by MFS.
The Trustees’ conclusion as to the continuation of the investment advisory agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Trustees and not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. It is also important to recognize that the fee arrangements for the Fund and other MFS Funds are the result of years of review and discussion between the independent Trustees and MFS, that certain aspects of such arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and that the Trustees’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of these same arrangements during the course of the year and in prior years.
Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2025, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 5th quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 5th quintile for each of the one- and three-year periods ended December 31, 2025 relative to the Broadridge performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.
The Trustees expressed continued concern to MFS about the substandard investment performance of the Fund. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year, as to MFS’ efforts to improve the Fund’s performance. In addition, the Trustees requested that they receive a separate update on the Fund’s performance at each of their regular meetings. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context
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MFS Low Volatility Equity Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement - continued
of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that MFS’ responses and efforts and plans to improve investment performance were sufficient to support approval of the continuance of the investment advisory agreement for an additional one-year period, but that they would continue to closely monitor the performance of the Fund.
In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees considered, among other information, the Fund’s advisory fee and the total expense ratio of the Fund’s Class I shares as a percentage of average daily net assets and the advisory fee and total expense ratios of the Broadridge expense group based on information provided by Broadridge. The Trustees considered that MFS currently observes an expense limitation for the Fund, which may not be changed without the Trustees’ approval. The Trustees also considered that, according to the data provided by Broadridge (which takes into account any fee reductions or expense limitations that were in effect during the Fund’s last fiscal year), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each approximately at the Broadridge expense group median.
The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged by MFS to any institutional separate accounts advised by MFS (“separate accounts”) and unaffiliated investment companies for which MFS serves as subadviser (“subadvised funds”) that have comparable investment strategies to the Fund, if any. In comparing these fees, the Trustees considered information provided by MFS as to the generally broader scope of services provided by MFS to the Fund, as well as the more extensive regulatory burdens imposed on MFS in managing the Fund, in comparison to separate accounts and subadvised funds. The Trustees also considered the higher demands placed on MFS’ investment personnel and trading infrastructure as a result of the daily cash in-flows and out-flows of the Fund in comparison to separate accounts.
The Trustees also considered whether the Fund may benefit from any economies of scale in the management of the Fund in the event of growth in assets of the Fund and/or growth in assets of the MFS Funds as a whole. They noted that the Fund’s advisory fee rate schedule is subject to contractual breakpoints that reduce the Fund’s advisory fee rate on average daily net assets over $1 billion and $2.5 billion. The Trustees also noted that MFS has agreed in writing to waive a portion of the management fees of certain MFS Funds, including the Fund, if the total combined assets of certain funds within the MFS Funds’ complex increase above agreed upon thresholds (the “group fee waiver”), enabling the Fund’s shareholders to share in the benefits from any economies of scale at the complex level. The group fee waiver is reviewed and renewed annually between the Board and MFS. The Trustees concluded that the breakpoints and the group fee waiver were sufficient to allow the Fund to benefit from economies of scale as its assets and overall complex assets grow.
The Trustees also considered information prepared by MFS relating to MFS’ costs and profits with respect to the Fund, the MFS Funds considered as a group, and other investment companies and accounts advised by MFS, as well as MFS’ methodologies used to determine and allocate its costs to the MFS Funds, the Fund and other accounts and products for purposes of estimating profitability.
After reviewing these and other factors described herein, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that the advisory fees charged to the Fund represent reasonable compensation in light of the services being provided by MFS to the Fund.
In addition, the Trustees considered MFS’ resources and related efforts to continue to retain, attract and motivate capable personnel to serve the Fund. The Trustees also considered current and developing conditions in the financial services industry, including the presence of large and well-capitalized companies which are spending, and appear to be prepared to continue to spend, substantial sums to engage personnel and to provide services to competing investment companies. In this regard, the Trustees also considered the financial resources of MFS and its ultimate parent, Sun Life Financial Inc. The Trustees also considered the advantages and possible disadvantages to the Fund of having an adviser that also serves other investment companies as well as other accounts.
The Trustees also considered the nature, quality, cost, and extent of administrative, transfer agency, and distribution services provided to the Fund by MFS and its affiliates under agreements and plans other than the investment advisory agreement, including any 12b-1 fees the Fund pays to MFS Fund Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of MFS. The Trustees also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain other services MFS performs or arranges for on the Fund’s behalf, which may include securities lending programs, directed expense payment programs, class action recovery programs, and MFS’ interaction with third-party service providers, principally custodians and sub-custodians. The Trustees concluded that the various non-advisory services provided by MFS and its affiliates on behalf of the Fund were satisfactory.
The Trustees considered so-called “fall-out benefits” to MFS such as reputational value derived from serving as investment manager to the MFS Funds. The Trustees also considered that MFS discontinued its historic practice of obtaining investment research from portfolio brokerage commissions paid by certain MFS Funds effective January 2018, and directly pays or voluntarily reimburses a Fund, if applicable, for the costs of external research acquired through the use of the Fund’s portfolio brokerage commissions.
Based on their evaluation of factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board of Trustees, including the independent Trustees, concluded that the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS should be continued for an additional one-year period, commencing August 1, 2026.
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MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Portfolio of Investments − 8/31/26
The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – 99.7% |
||||
|
Aerospace & Defense – 3.2% |
||||
|
General Dynamics Corp. |
13,163 |
$4,888,080 |
||
|
Leidos Holdings, Inc. |
8,246 |
1,156,172 |
||
|
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. |
190,000 |
1,610,166 |
||
|
Teledyne Technologies, Inc. (a) |
3,029 |
1,856,626 |
||
|
$9,511,044 |
||||
|
Alcoholic Beverages – 0.2% |
||||
|
Ambev S.A. |
224,600 |
$651,492 |
||
|
Auto & Auto Components – 0.8% |
||||
|
USS Co. Ltd. |
192,800 |
$2,405,927 |
||
|
Brokerage & Asset Managers – 1.1% |
||||
|
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. |
3,331 |
$1,842,409 |
||
|
Northern Trust Corp. |
8,192 |
1,520,108 |
||
|
$3,362,517 |
||||
|
Business Services – 6.9% |
||||
|
Accenture PLC, “A” |
9,060 |
$1,719,226 |
||
|
Amano Corp. |
115,100 |
2,857,506 |
||
|
CGI, Inc. |
26,300 |
1,979,075 |
||
|
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., “A” |
35,864 |
2,316,097 |
||
|
Compass Group PLC |
79,059 |
2,415,174 |
||
|
OBIC Co. Ltd. |
49,800 |
1,585,183 |
||
|
Otsuka Corp. |
219,300 |
4,957,072 |
||
|
Scout24 AG |
31,142 |
2,886,603 |
||
|
$20,715,936 |
||||
|
Chemicals – 0.3% |
||||
|
RPM International, Inc. |
9,534 |
$992,489 |
||
|
Consumer Products – 4.7% |
||||
|
Colgate-Palmolive Co. |
99,288 |
$8,918,048 |
||
|
Kimberly-Clark Corp. |
19,595 |
2,115,280 |
||
|
Procter & Gamble Co. |
21,307 |
3,092,072 |
||
|
$14,125,400 |
||||
|
Consumer Services – 0.6% |
||||
|
Booking Holdings, Inc. |
9,166 |
$1,824,859 |
||
|
Containers – 0.7% |
||||
|
Viscofan S.A. |
33,396 |
$2,222,730 |
||
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Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Diversified Financial Services – 3.2% |
||||
|
IG Group Holdings PLC |
347,463 |
$6,558,413 |
||
|
Mastercard, Inc., “A” |
2,991 |
1,762,626 |
||
|
Visa, Inc., “A” |
3,780 |
1,434,019 |
||
|
$9,755,058 |
||||
|
Electrical Equipment – 0.9% |
||||
|
TE Connectivity PLC |
13,239 |
$2,717,305 |
||
|
Energy - Independent – 3.9% |
||||
|
Aker BP ASA |
46,247 |
$1,769,451 |
||
|
Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. Ltd. |
30,000 |
803,568 |
||
|
Eni S.p.A. |
212,919 |
5,763,698 |
||
|
Suncor Energy, Inc. |
26,975 |
1,804,821 |
||
|
TotalEnergies SE |
17,276 |
1,515,655 |
||
|
$11,657,193 |
||||
|
Food & Beverages – 3.9% |
||||
|
Arca Continental S.A.B. de C.V. |
155,071 |
$1,777,211 |
||
|
Gruma S.A.B. de C.V. |
92,975 |
1,352,303 |
||
|
Mondelez International, Inc. |
24,717 |
1,534,184 |
||
|
Orion Corp. |
51,569 |
4,898,415 |
||
|
PepsiCo, Inc. |
16,277 |
2,284,314 |
||
|
$11,846,427 |
||||
|
Food & Drug Stores – 0.9% |
||||
|
Tesco PLC |
428,389 |
$2,645,498 |
||
|
Forest & Paper Products – 0.9% |
||||
|
Suzano S.A. |
310,500 |
$2,714,564 |
||
|
Global Systemically Important Banks – 0.6% |
||||
|
Toronto-Dominion Bank |
13,620 |
$1,647,726 |
||
|
Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly – 3.3% |
||||
|
Apple, Inc. |
12,942 |
$4,100,673 |
||
|
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. |
21,207 |
1,759,545 |
||
|
Venture Corp. Ltd. |
304,000 |
4,032,468 |
||
|
$9,892,686 |
||||
|
Health Maintenance Organizations – 1.3% |
||||
|
Cigna Group |
14,063 |
$3,882,513 |
||
|
Insurance – 3.5% |
||||
|
Chubb Ltd. |
7,902 |
$2,675,617 |
||
|
Everest Group Ltd. |
10,502 |
3,934,574 |
||
|
Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. |
9,602 |
1,319,123 |
||
|
MetLife, Inc. |
28,558 |
2,717,865 |
||
|
$10,647,179 |
||||
|
Interactive Media Services – 1.2% |
||||
|
Alphabet, Inc., “A” |
10,867 |
$3,687,716 |
||
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MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Machinery & Tools – 0.7% |
||||
|
Roper Technologies, Inc. |
5,160 |
$2,191,142 |
||
|
Medical & Health Technology & Services – 4.3% |
||||
|
Encompass Health Corp. |
10,088 |
$1,212,678 |
||
|
McKesson Corp. |
10,096 |
8,938,191 |
||
|
Ventas, Inc., REIT |
30,122 |
2,746,223 |
||
|
$12,897,092 |
||||
|
Medical Equipment – 2.1% |
||||
|
Becton, Dickinson and Co. |
10,408 |
$1,957,849 |
||
|
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corp. Ltd. |
60,824 |
1,597,802 |
||
|
Medtronic PLC |
14,980 |
1,357,937 |
||
|
STERIS PLC |
6,367 |
1,481,219 |
||
|
$6,394,807 |
||||
|
Metals & Mining – 1.6% |
||||
|
Franco-Nevada Corp. |
18,449 |
$4,853,220 |
||
|
Natural Gas - Pipeline – 0.6% |
||||
|
Enbridge, Inc. |
34,481 |
$1,747,001 |
||
|
Non-Global Systemically Important Banks – 4.3% |
||||
|
American Express Co. |
4,483 |
$1,480,152 |
||
|
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. |
54,005 |
1,570,119 |
||
|
Banco de Oro Unibank, Inc. |
718,839 |
1,336,946 |
||
|
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. |
119,540 |
7,279,046 |
||
|
Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A. de C.V. |
111,120 |
1,258,272 |
||
|
$12,924,535 |
||||
|
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology – 8.9% |
||||
|
AbbVie, Inc. |
5,616 |
$1,440,055 |
||
|
Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
14,507 |
2,122,954 |
||
|
Johnson & Johnson |
36,921 |
9,815,448 |
||
|
Merck & Co., Inc. |
13,906 |
2,054,751 |
||
|
Pfizer, Inc. |
48,852 |
1,390,328 |
||
|
Roche Holding AG |
18,518 |
8,082,081 |
||
|
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) |
3,652 |
1,988,587 |
||
|
$26,894,204 |
||||
|
Real Estate – 1.7% |
||||
|
NNN REIT, Inc. |
58,577 |
$2,647,680 |
||
|
W.P. Carey, Inc., REIT |
33,379 |
2,335,195 |
||
|
$4,982,875 |
||||
|
Restaurants – 0.3% |
||||
|
Aramark |
16,678 |
$939,138 |
||
|
Retail & E-commerce – 3.2% |
||||
|
Dollarama, Inc. |
25,335 |
$3,200,259 |
||
|
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a) |
17,283 |
1,534,730 |
||
|
Ross Stores, Inc. |
9,586 |
2,190,784 |
||
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MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Retail & E-commerce – continued |
||||
|
TJX Cos., Inc. |
19,600 |
$2,624,636 |
||
|
$9,550,409 |
||||
|
Semiconductor & Electronic Components – 6.3% |
||||
|
Analog Devices, Inc. |
14,937 |
$5,409,285 |
||
|
ASML Holding N.V. |
1,621 |
2,733,553 |
||
|
NVIDIA Corp. |
11,641 |
2,570,100 |
||
|
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR |
19,496 |
8,097,079 |
||
|
$18,810,017 |
||||
|
Software – 5.7% |
||||
|
Autodesk, Inc. (a) |
15,143 |
$3,914,920 |
||
|
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (a) |
5,967 |
828,876 |
||
|
Constellation Software, Inc. |
1,592 |
3,605,356 |
||
|
Microsoft Corp. |
14,094 |
7,149,745 |
||
|
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (a) |
4,365 |
1,624,740 |
||
|
$17,123,637 |
||||
|
Telecom Services – 5.1% |
||||
|
Advanced Info Service Public Co. Ltd. |
150,900 |
$1,615,486 |
||
|
KDDI Corp. |
219,800 |
4,071,976 |
||
|
Koninklijke KPN N.V. |
1,362,036 |
6,537,122 |
||
|
Orange S.A. |
108,300 |
1,937,884 |
||
|
Spark New Zealand Ltd. |
961,769 |
1,217,726 |
||
|
$15,380,194 |
||||
|
Tobacco – 0.9% |
||||
|
British American Tobacco PLC |
39,082 |
$2,173,221 |
||
|
Imperial Brands PLC |
16,990 |
580,474 |
||
|
$2,753,695 |
||||
|
Transportation & Logistics – 2.5% |
||||
|
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. |
286,000 |
$4,050,634 |
||
|
Sankyu, Inc. |
40,200 |
2,095,684 |
||
|
West Japan Railway Co. |
65,400 |
1,234,310 |
||
|
$7,380,628 |
||||
|
Travel, Gaming, & Lodging – 2.1% |
||||
|
Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. |
216,900 |
$4,071,125 |
||
|
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., REIT |
17,560 |
2,225,906 |
||
|
$6,297,031 |
||||
|
Utilities – 7.3% |
||||
|
Ameren Corp. |
22,503 |
$2,385,543 |
||
|
Atmos Energy Corp. |
8,136 |
1,351,634 |
||
|
CLP Holdings Ltd. |
623,500 |
6,252,734 |
||
|
Duke Energy Corp. |
18,083 |
2,168,332 |
||
|
Edison International |
55,083 |
2,973,380 |
||
|
Evergy, Inc. |
24,737 |
2,004,192 |
||
|
Italgas S.p.A. |
204,042 |
2,082,325 |
||
4
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Utilities – continued |
||||
|
Xcel Energy, Inc. |
36,620 |
$2,771,768 |
||
|
$21,989,908 |
||||
|
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost, $228,408,764) |
$300,015,792 |
|||
|
Strike
Price |
First
Exercise |
|||
|
Warrants – 0.0% |
||||
|
Software – 0.0% |
||||
|
Constellation Software, Inc. (CAD 100 principal amount of Series 2 Debentures for 1 warrant, Expiration 3/31/40) (a) (Identified Cost, $0) |
CAD 11.5 |
N/A |
2,938 |
$0 |
|
Mutual Funds (h) – 1.5% |
||||
|
Money Market Funds – 1.5% |
||||
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 3.75% (v) (Identified Cost, $4,627,898) |
4,627,100 |
$4,627,563 |
||
|
Other Assets, Less Liabilities – (1.2)% |
(3,702,761) |
|||
|
Net Assets – 100.0% |
$300,940,594 |
|||
|
(a) |
Non-income producing security. |
|
(h) |
An affiliated issuer, which may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. At period end, the aggregate values of the fund's investments in affiliated issuers and in unaffiliated issuers were $4,627,563 and $300,015,792, respectively. |
|
(v) |
Affiliated issuer that is available only to investment companies managed by MFS. The rate quoted for the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. |
|
The following abbreviations are used in this report and are defined: |
|
|
ADR |
American Depositary Receipt |
|
REIT |
Real Estate Investment Trust |
|
Abbreviations indicate amounts shown in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. All amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. A list of abbreviations is shown below: |
|
|
CAD |
Canadian Dollar |
See Notes to Financial Statements
5
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Assets and Liabilities
This statement represents your fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of the fund.
|
At 8/31/26 Assets |
|
|
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $228,408,764) |
$300,015,792 |
|
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $4,627,898) |
4,627,563 |
|
Foreign currency, at value (identified cost, $146) |
146 |
|
Receivables for |
|
|
Fund shares sold |
209,492 |
|
Interest and dividends |
739,146 |
|
Other assets |
1,677 |
|
Total assets |
$305,593,816 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
Payables for |
|
|
Investments purchased |
$3,808,894 |
|
Fund shares reacquired |
569,721 |
|
Payable to affiliates |
|
|
Investment adviser |
12,238 |
|
Administrative services fee |
566 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
42,057 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
1,499 |
|
Payable for independent Trustees' compensation |
21 |
|
Deferred foreign capital gains tax expense payable |
92,523 |
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
125,703 |
|
Total liabilities |
$4,653,222 |
|
Net assets |
$300,940,594 |
|
Net assets consist of |
|
|
Paid-in capital |
$200,114,552 |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
100,826,042 |
|
Net assets |
$300,940,594 |
|
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding |
16,145,625 |
|
Net assets |
Shares
outstanding |
Net asset value
per share (a) |
|
|
Class A |
$38,254,851 |
2,051,828 |
$18.64 |
|
Class B |
128,827 |
6,976 |
18.47 |
|
Class C |
3,512,419 |
190,945 |
18.39 |
|
Class I |
108,586,777 |
5,820,775 |
18.66 |
|
Class R1 |
218,551 |
11,796 |
18.53 |
|
Class R2 |
253,188 |
13,560 |
18.67 |
|
Class R3 |
142,747 |
7,641 |
18.68 |
|
Class R4 |
140,019 |
7,504 |
18.66 |
|
Class R6 |
149,703,215 |
8,034,600 |
18.63 |
|
(a) |
Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except for Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $19.78 [100 / 94.25 x $18.64]. On sales of $50,000 or more, the maximum offering price of Class A shares is reduced. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, and Class C shares. Redemption price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for Classes I, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R6. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
6
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Operations
This statement describes how much your fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. It also describes any gains and/or losses generated by fund operations.
|
Year ended 8/31/26 Net investment income (loss) |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers |
$7,383,170 |
|
Dividends from affiliated issuers |
60,525 |
|
Other |
12,907 |
|
Income on securities loaned |
5,421 |
|
Interest |
1,079 |
|
Foreign taxes withheld |
(388,882 ) |
|
Total investment income |
$7,074,220 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
Management fee |
$1,631,218 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
137,867 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
155,794 |
|
Administrative services fee |
49,926 |
|
Independent Trustees' compensation |
7,759 |
|
Custodian fee |
79,824 |
|
Shareholder communications |
22,072 |
|
Audit and tax fees |
77,084 |
|
Legal fees |
1,560 |
|
Registration fees |
139,995 |
|
Miscellaneous |
43,358 |
|
Total expenses |
$2,346,457 |
|
Reduction of expenses by investment adviser and distributor |
(129,560 ) |
|
Net expenses |
$2,216,897 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$4,857,323 |
|
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
|
|
Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis) |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers (includes $81,067 foreign capital gains tax) |
$41,433,170 |
|
Affiliated issuers |
(225 ) |
|
Foreign currency |
(45,108 ) |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
$41,387,837 |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers (includes $37,431 decrease in deferred foreign capital gains tax) |
$(11,593,487 ) |
|
Affiliated issuers |
(377 ) |
|
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies |
(23,544 ) |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) |
$(11,617,408 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
$29,770,429 |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$34,627,752 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
7
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Financial Statements | Statements of Changes in Net Assets
These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.
|
Year ended |
||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
|
|
Change in net assets |
||
|
From operations |
||
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$4,857,323 |
$4,619,732 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
41,387,837 |
21,674,552 |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) |
(11,617,408 ) |
(2,993,361 ) |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$34,627,752 |
$23,300,923 |
|
Total distributions to shareholders |
$(29,721,436 ) |
$(20,401,101 ) |
|
Change in net assets from fund share transactions |
$(6,672,515 ) |
$21,302,067 |
|
Total change in net assets |
$(1,766,199 ) |
$24,201,889 |
|
Net assets |
||
|
At beginning of period |
302,706,793 |
278,504,904 |
|
At end of period |
$300,940,594 |
$302,706,793 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
8
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Financial Statements | Financial Highlights
The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund's financial performance for the past 5 years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.
|
Class A |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$18.44 |
$18.34 |
$15.08 |
$14.14 |
$17.04 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.25 |
$0.25 |
$0.22 |
$0.22 |
$0.19 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.80 |
1.15 |
3.31 |
1.25 |
(1.64 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$2.05 |
$1.40 |
$3.53 |
$1.47 |
$(1.45 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.21 ) |
$(0.30 ) |
$(0.20 ) |
$(0.19 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(1.64 ) |
(1.00 ) |
(0.07 ) |
(0.34 ) |
(1.29 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.85 ) |
$(1.30 ) |
$(0.27 ) |
$(0.53 ) |
$(1.45 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$18.64 |
$18.44 |
$18.34 |
$15.08 |
$14.14 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
11.98 |
8.25 |
23.65 |
10.67 |
(9.35 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.04 |
1.02 |
1.07 |
1.03 |
1.05 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.99 |
0.99 |
1.01 |
0.99 |
0.99 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.39 |
1.43 |
1.38 |
1.50 |
1.23 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
41 |
31 |
32 |
25 |
46 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$38,255 |
$37,930 |
$36,129 |
$33,745 |
$25,531 |
|
Class B |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$18.27 |
$18.18 |
$14.94 |
$14.00 |
$16.90 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.11 |
$0.12 |
$0.10 |
$0.11 |
$0.07 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.80 |
1.13 |
3.28 |
1.24 |
(1.62 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$1.91 |
$1.25 |
$3.38 |
$1.35 |
$(1.55 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.07 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
$(0.07 ) |
$(0.07 ) |
$(0.06 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(1.64 ) |
(1.00 ) |
(0.07 ) |
(0.34 ) |
(1.29 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.71 ) |
$(1.16 ) |
$(0.14 ) |
$(0.41 ) |
$(1.35 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$18.47 |
$18.27 |
$18.18 |
$14.94 |
$14.00 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
11.21 |
7.41 |
22.73 |
9.90 |
(10.03 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.78 |
1.78 |
1.82 |
1.78 |
1.80 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.74 |
1.74 |
1.76 |
1.74 |
1.74 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.64 |
0.67 |
0.63 |
0.75 |
0.48 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
41 |
31 |
32 |
25 |
46 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$129 |
$183 |
$229 |
$361 |
$438 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
9
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class C |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$18.21 |
$18.13 |
$14.91 |
$13.98 |
$16.88 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.11 |
$0.12 |
$0.10 |
$0.11 |
$0.07 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.78 |
1.13 |
3.27 |
1.24 |
(1.62 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$1.89 |
$1.25 |
$3.37 |
$1.35 |
$(1.55 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.07 ) |
$(0.17 ) |
$(0.08 ) |
$(0.08 ) |
$(0.06 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(1.64 ) |
(1.00 ) |
(0.07 ) |
(0.34 ) |
(1.29 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.71 ) |
$(1.17 ) |
$(0.15 ) |
$(0.42 ) |
$(1.35 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$18.39 |
$18.21 |
$18.13 |
$14.91 |
$13.98 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
11.14 |
7.43 |
22.73 |
9.89 |
(10.04 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.78 |
1.78 |
1.82 |
1.78 |
1.80 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.74 |
1.74 |
1.76 |
1.74 |
1.74 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.64 |
0.70 |
0.62 |
0.74 |
0.49 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
41 |
31 |
32 |
25 |
46 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$3,512 |
$3,939 |
$3,902 |
$3,405 |
$3,001 |
|
Class I |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$18.45 |
$18.35 |
$15.09 |
$14.14 |
$17.05 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.30 |
$0.30 |
$0.27 |
$0.26 |
$0.24 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.80 |
1.15 |
3.30 |
1.25 |
(1.66 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$2.10 |
$1.45 |
$3.57 |
$1.51 |
$(1.42 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.25 ) |
$(0.35 ) |
$(0.24 ) |
$(0.22 ) |
$(0.20 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(1.64 ) |
(1.00 ) |
(0.07 ) |
(0.34 ) |
(1.29 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.89 ) |
$(1.35 ) |
$(0.31 ) |
$(0.56 ) |
$(1.49 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$18.66 |
$18.45 |
$18.35 |
$15.09 |
$14.14 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
12.32 |
8.51 |
23.94 |
11.02 |
(9.18 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.79 |
0.77 |
0.82 |
0.78 |
0.80 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.74 |
0.74 |
0.76 |
0.74 |
0.74 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.64 |
1.70 |
1.65 |
1.77 |
1.53 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
41 |
31 |
32 |
25 |
46 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$108,587 |
$116,413 |
$118,460 |
$179,777 |
$124,266 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
10
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R1 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$18.33 |
$18.24 |
$15.00 |
$14.07 |
$16.97 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.12 |
$0.12 |
$0.10 |
$0.11 |
$0.07 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.79 |
1.14 |
3.29 |
1.24 |
(1.63 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$1.91 |
$1.26 |
$3.39 |
$1.35 |
$(1.56 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.07 ) |
$(0.17 ) |
$(0.08 ) |
$(0.08 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(1.64 ) |
(1.00 ) |
(0.07 ) |
(0.34 ) |
(1.29 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.71 ) |
$(1.17 ) |
$(0.15 ) |
$(0.42 ) |
$(1.34 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$18.53 |
$18.33 |
$18.24 |
$15.00 |
$14.07 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
11.21 |
7.42 |
22.74 |
9.82 |
(10.00 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.78 |
1.77 |
1.82 |
1.78 |
1.80 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.74 |
1.74 |
1.76 |
1.74 |
1.74 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.64 |
0.66 |
0.62 |
0.74 |
0.48 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
41 |
31 |
32 |
25 |
46 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$219 |
$189 |
$182 |
$140 |
$130 |
|
Class R2 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$18.46 |
$18.35 |
$15.09 |
$14.14 |
$17.04 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.21 |
$0.23 |
$0.18 |
$0.18 |
$0.15 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.80 |
1.13 |
3.31 |
1.26 |
(1.65 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$2.01 |
$1.36 |
$3.49 |
$1.44 |
$(1.50 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.16 ) |
$(0.25 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
$(0.15 ) |
$(0.11 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(1.64 ) |
(1.00 ) |
(0.07 ) |
(0.34 ) |
(1.29 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.80 ) |
$(1.25 ) |
$(0.23 ) |
$(0.49 ) |
$(1.40 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$18.67 |
$18.46 |
$18.35 |
$15.09 |
$14.14 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
11.74 |
7.97 |
23.33 |
10.46 |
(9.63 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.29 |
1.27 |
1.32 |
1.28 |
1.30 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.24 |
1.24 |
1.26 |
1.24 |
1.24 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.15 |
1.31 |
1.12 |
1.25 |
0.98 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
41 |
31 |
32 |
25 |
46 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$253 |
$215 |
$207 |
$166 |
$137 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
11
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R3 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$18.47 |
$18.38 |
$15.11 |
$14.16 |
$17.06 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.25 |
$0.25 |
$0.22 |
$0.22 |
$0.19 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.81 |
1.14 |
3.32 |
1.26 |
(1.64 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$2.06 |
$1.39 |
$3.54 |
$1.48 |
$(1.45 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.21 ) |
$(0.30 ) |
$(0.20 ) |
$(0.19 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(1.64 ) |
(1.00 ) |
(0.07 ) |
(0.34 ) |
(1.29 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.85 ) |
$(1.30 ) |
$(0.27 ) |
$(0.53 ) |
$(1.45 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$18.68 |
$18.47 |
$18.38 |
$15.11 |
$14.16 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
12.02 |
8.18 |
23.67 |
10.72 |
(9.34 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.03 |
1.02 |
1.07 |
1.03 |
1.05 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.99 |
0.99 |
1.01 |
0.99 |
0.99 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.39 |
1.43 |
1.37 |
1.50 |
1.23 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
41 |
31 |
32 |
25 |
46 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$143 |
$135 |
$117 |
$104 |
$92 |
|
Class R4 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$18.45 |
$18.36 |
$15.09 |
$14.15 |
$17.05 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.30 |
$0.30 |
$0.26 |
$0.25 |
$0.23 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.80 |
1.14 |
3.32 |
1.25 |
(1.64 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$2.10 |
$1.44 |
$3.58 |
$1.50 |
$(1.41 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.25 ) |
$(0.35 ) |
$(0.24 ) |
$(0.22 ) |
$(0.20 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(1.64 ) |
(1.00 ) |
(0.07 ) |
(0.34 ) |
(1.29 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.89 ) |
$(1.35 ) |
$(0.31 ) |
$(0.56 ) |
$(1.49 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$18.66 |
$18.45 |
$18.36 |
$15.09 |
$14.15 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
12.32 |
8.46 |
24.01 |
10.94 |
(9.12 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.79 |
0.77 |
0.82 |
0.78 |
0.80 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.74 |
0.74 |
0.76 |
0.74 |
0.74 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.64 |
1.69 |
1.62 |
1.75 |
1.47 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
41 |
31 |
32 |
25 |
46 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$140 |
$125 |
$115 |
$93 |
$84 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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|
Class R6 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$18.43 |
$18.34 |
$15.07 |
$14.13 |
$17.03 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.31 |
$0.31 |
$0.27 |
$0.27 |
$0.24 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
1.80 |
1.14 |
3.32 |
1.24 |
(1.64 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$2.11 |
$1.45 |
$3.59 |
$1.51 |
$(1.40 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.27 ) |
$(0.36 ) |
$(0.25 ) |
$(0.23 ) |
$(0.21 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(1.64 ) |
(1.00 ) |
(0.07 ) |
(0.34 ) |
(1.29 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.91 ) |
$(1.36 ) |
$(0.32 ) |
$(0.57 ) |
$(1.50 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$18.63 |
$18.43 |
$18.34 |
$15.07 |
$14.13 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
12.37 |
8.56 |
24.15 |
11.04 |
(9.06 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.70 |
0.69 |
0.74 |
0.69 |
0.72 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.66 |
0.66 |
0.67 |
0.66 |
0.66 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.73 |
1.75 |
1.71 |
1.83 |
1.54 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
41 |
31 |
32 |
25 |
46 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$149,703 |
$143,580 |
$119,164 |
$100,782 |
$85,277 |
|
(d) |
Per share data is based on average shares outstanding. |
|
(r) |
Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower. |
|
(s) |
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower. |
|
(t) |
Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges. |
|
(x) |
The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
(1) Business and Organization
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund (the fund) is a diversified series of MFS Series Trust I (the trust). The trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
General — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued. The fund invests in foreign securities. Investments in foreign securities are vulnerable to the effects of changes in the relative values of the local currency and the U.S. dollar and to the effects of changes in each country’s market, economic, industrial, political, regulatory, geopolitical, environmental, public health, and other conditions.
Segment Reporting — An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 280, Segment Reporting as a component of a public entity that engages in business activities from which it may recognize revenues and incur expenses, has operating results that are regularly reviewed by the entity’s chief operating decision maker (CODM) in making resource allocation decisions and assessing segment performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. The fund represents a single operating segment and the Chairman’s Committee of the fund's adviser acts as the segment’s CODM. The fund’s total returns, expense ratios, and changes in net assets which are used by the CODM to assess segment performance and to make resource allocation decisions to the segment are consistent with that presented within the fund’s financial statements.
Balance Sheet Offsetting — The fund's accounting policy with respect to balance sheet offsetting is that, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement, or similar agreement, does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. The fund's right to setoff may be restricted or prohibited by the bankruptcy or insolvency laws of the particular jurisdiction to which a specific master netting agreement counterparty is subject. Balance sheet offsetting disclosures, to the extent applicable to the fund, have been included in the fund’s Significant Accounting Policies note under the captions for each of the fund’s in-scope financial instruments and transactions.
Investment Valuations — Subject to its oversight, the fund's Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments to MFS as the fund's adviser, pursuant to the fund’s valuation policy and procedures which have been adopted by the adviser and approved by the Board. In accordance with Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees designated the adviser as the “valuation designee” of the fund. If the adviser, as valuation designee, determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available for an investment, the investment is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures.
Under the fund's valuation policy and procedures, equity securities, including restricted equity securities, are generally valued at the last sale or official closing price on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Equity securities, for which there were no sales reported that day, are generally valued at the last quoted daily bid quotation on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Open-end investment companies are generally valued at net asset value per share. The values of foreign securities and other assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the mean of bid and asked prices for rates provided by a third-party pricing service.
Under the fund’s valuation policy and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for debt instruments, floating rate loans, and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from third-party pricing services or otherwise determined by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third-party pricing service may also be valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. In determining values, third-party pricing services can utilize both transaction data and market information such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, spreads and other market data.
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An investment may also be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that the investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halt of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. Events that occur after foreign markets close (such as developments in foreign markets and significant movements in the U.S. markets) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value may be deemed to have a material effect on the value of securities traded in foreign markets. Accordingly, the fund’s foreign equity securities may often be valued at fair value. The adviser generally relies on third-party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of an investment used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investment. There can be no assurance that the fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it were to sell the investment at the same time at which the fund determines its net asset value per share.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund's assets or liabilities. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fund's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. Level 1 includes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. The following is a summary of the levels used as of August 31, 2026 in valuing the fund's assets and liabilities:
|
Financial Instruments |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Total |
|
Equity Securities: |
||||
|
United States |
$155,050,762 |
$— |
$— |
$155,050,762 |
|
Japan |
20,011,226 |
4,071,125 |
— |
24,082,351 |
|
Canada |
18,837,458 |
0 |
— |
18,837,458 |
|
United Kingdom |
— |
14,372,780 |
— |
14,372,780 |
|
Singapore |
7,279,046 |
5,642,634 |
— |
12,921,680 |
|
Netherlands |
9,270,675 |
— |
— |
9,270,675 |
|
Taiwan |
8,097,079 |
— |
— |
8,097,079 |
|
Switzerland |
8,082,081 |
— |
— |
8,082,081 |
|
Italy |
7,846,023 |
— |
— |
7,846,023 |
|
Other Countries |
28,199,103 |
13,255,800 |
— |
41,454,903 |
|
Investment Companies |
4,627,563 |
— |
— |
4,627,563 |
|
Total |
$267,301,016 |
$37,342,339 |
$— |
$304,643,355 |
For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Portfolio of Investments.
Foreign Currency Translation — Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income, and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based upon currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions or on the reporting date for foreign denominated receivables and payables. Gains and losses attributable to foreign currency exchange rates on sales of securities are recorded for financial statement purposes as net realized gains and losses on investments. Gains and losses attributable to foreign exchange rate movements on receivables, payables, income and expenses are recorded for financial statement purposes as foreign currency transaction gains and losses. That portion of both realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed.
Security Loans — Under its Securities Lending Agency Agreement with the fund, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending, as lending agent, loans the securities of the fund to certain qualified institutions (the “Borrowers”) approved by the fund. Security loans can be terminated at the discretion of either the lending agent or the fund and the related securities must be returned within the earlier of the standard trade settlement period for such securities or within five business days. The loans are collateralized by cash and/or U.S. government securities in an amount typically at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. On loans collateralized by cash, the cash collateral is invested in a money market fund. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the fund on the next business day. The lending agent provides the fund with indemnification against Borrower default. In the event of Borrower default, the lending agent will, for the benefit of the fund, either purchase securities identical to those loaned or pay the fund the market value of the loaned securities. In return, the lending agent assumes the fund's rights to the related collateral. If the collateral value is less than the cost to purchase
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MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
identical securities or the cash needed to pay their market value, the lending agent is responsible for the shortfall, but only to the extent that such shortfall is not due to a decline in collateral value resulting from collateral reinvestment for which the fund bears the risk of loss. A portion of the income generated upon investment of the collateral is remitted to the Borrowers, and the remainder is allocated between the fund and the lending agent. On loans collateralized by U.S. government securities, a fee is received from the Borrower, and is allocated between the fund and the lending agent. Income from securities lending is separately reported in the Statement of Operations. The dividend and interest income earned on the securities loaned is accounted for in the same manner as other dividend and interest income. At August 31, 2026, there were no securities on loan or collateral outstanding.
Indemnifications — Under the fund's organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The fund's maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred.
Investment Transactions and Income — Dividends received in cash are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded when the fund is informed of the dividend if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividend and interest payments received in additional securities are recorded on the ex-dividend or ex-interest date in an amount equal to the value of the security on such date.
The fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statement of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statement of Operations.
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. In determining the net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities is determined on the identified cost basis.
Tax Matters and Distributions — The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income tax is required. The fund’s federal tax returns, when filed, will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for generally a three-year period. Management has analyzed the fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state tax returns for all open tax years and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability. Foreign taxes, if any, have been accrued by the fund in the accompanying financial statements in accordance with the applicable foreign tax law. Foreign income taxes may be withheld by certain countries in which the fund invests. Additionally, capital gains realized by the fund on securities issued in or by certain foreign countries may be subject to capital gains tax imposed by those countries.
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future.
Book/tax differences primarily relate to passive foreign investment companies, wash sale loss deferrals, and treating a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as a distribution for tax purposes.
The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders for the last two fiscal years is as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Ordinary income (including any short-term capital gains) |
$5,166,173 |
$6,009,614 |
|
Long-term capital gains |
24,555,263 |
14,391,487 |
|
Total distributions |
$29,721,436 |
$20,401,101 |
The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:
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MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
|
As of 8/31/26 |
|
|
Cost of investments |
$235,618,411 |
|
Gross appreciation |
76,752,324 |
|
Gross depreciation |
(7,727,380 ) |
|
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
$69,024,944 |
|
Undistributed ordinary income |
3,224,312 |
|
Undistributed long-term capital gain |
28,674,776 |
|
Other temporary differences |
(97,990 ) |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
$100,826,042 |
Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest — The fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. The fund's income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), and common expenses are allocated to shareholders based on the daily net assets of each class. Dividends are declared separately for each class. Differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses. Class B and Class C shares will convert to Class A shares approximately eight years after purchase. The fund’s distributions declared to shareholders as reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are presented by class as follows:
|
Year
ended
8/31/26 |
Year
ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Class A |
$3,762,146 |
$2,598,186 |
|
Class B |
15,255 |
13,820 |
|
Class C |
363,389 |
250,839 |
|
Class I |
11,035,081 |
8,048,103 |
|
Class R1 |
17,878 |
11,727 |
|
Class R2 |
20,509 |
13,701 |
|
Class R3 |
13,535 |
8,400 |
|
Class R4 |
12,883 |
8,500 |
|
Class R6 |
14,480,760 |
9,447,825 |
|
Total |
$29,721,436 |
$20,401,101 |
(3) Transactions with Affiliates
Investment Adviser — The fund has an investment advisory agreement with MFS to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the fund. The management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at the following annual rates based on the fund's average daily net assets:
|
Up to $1 billion |
0.55% |
|
In excess of $1 billion and up to $2.5 billion |
0.525% |
|
In excess of $2.5 billion |
0.50% |
MFS has agreed in writing to reduce its management fee by a specified amount if certain MFS mutual fund assets exceed thresholds agreed to by MFS and the fund's Board of Trustees. MFS has also agreed in writing to waive at least 0.01% of its management fee as part of this agreement. The agreement to waive at least 0.01% of the management fee will continue until modified by the fund's Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until December 31, 2026. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this management fee reduction amounted to $40,762, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. The management fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.54% of the fund's average daily net assets.
The investment adviser has agreed in writing to pay a portion of the fund’s total annual operating expenses, excluding interest, taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage and transaction costs, certain tax reclaim recovery expenses (including contingency fees and closing agreement expenses), and investment-related expenses, such that total fund operating expenses do not exceed the following rates annually of each class’s average daily net assets:
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Notes to Financial Statements - continued
|
Classes |
||||||||
|
A |
B |
C |
I |
R1 |
R2 |
R3 |
R4 |
R6 |
|
0.99% |
1.74% |
1.74% |
0.74% |
1.74% |
1.24% |
0.99% |
0.74% |
0.68% |
This written agreement will continue until modified by the fund’s Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until December 31, 2027. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this reduction amounted to $88,797, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Distributor — MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (MFD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, as distributor, received $3,036 for the year ended August 31, 2026, as its portion of the initial sales charge on sales of Class A shares of the fund.
The Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for certain share classes pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
The fund's distribution plan provides that the fund will pay MFD for services provided by MFD and financial intermediaries in connection with the distribution and servicing of certain share classes. One component of the plan is a distribution fee paid to MFD and another component of the plan is a service fee paid to MFD. MFD may subsequently pay all, or a portion, of the distribution and/or service fees to financial intermediaries. The distribution and service fees are computed daily and paid monthly.
Distribution Plan Fee Table:
|
Distribution
Fee Rate (d) |
Service
Fee Rate (d) |
Total
Distribution
Plan (d) |
Annual
Effective
Rate (e) |
Distribution
and Service
Fee |
|
|
Class A |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
$94,738 |
|
Class B |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
1,605 |
|
Class C |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
37,996 |
|
Class R1 |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
2,026 |
|
Class R2 |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.50% |
0.50% |
1,160 |
|
Class R3 |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
342 |
|
Total Distribution and Service Fees |
$137,867 |
(d)
In accordance with the distribution plan for certain classes, the fund pays distribution and/or service fees equal to these annual percentage rates of each
class’s average daily net assets. The distribution and service fee rates disclosed by class represent the current rates in effect at the end of the reporting
period. Any rate changes, if applicable, are detailed below.
(e)
The annual effective rates represent actual fees incurred under the distribution plan for the year ended August 31, 2026 based on each class's average daily net assets. MFD has voluntarily agreed to rebate a portion of each class’s 0.25% service fee attributable to accounts for which there is no financial intermediary specified on the account except for accounts attributable to MFS or its affiliates’ seed money. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this rebate amounted to $1 for Class A shares and is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Certain Class A shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) in the event of a shareholder redemption within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within six years of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. All contingent deferred sales charges are paid to MFD and during the year ended August 31, 2026, were as follows:
|
Amount |
|
|
Class A |
$2 |
|
Class B |
— |
|
Class C |
363 |
Shareholder Servicing Agent — MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, receives a fee from the fund for its services as shareholder servicing agent calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the fund as determined periodically under the supervision of the fund's Board of Trustees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fee was $17,163, which equated to 0.0058% annually of the fund's average daily net assets. MFSC also receives reimbursement from the fund for out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs which may be paid to affiliated and unaffiliated service providers. Class R6 shares do not incur sub-accounting fees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, these out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs amounted to $138,631.
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Notes to Financial Statements - continued
Administrator — MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the fund. Under an administrative services agreement, the fund reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. The fund is charged an annual fixed amount of $17,500 plus a fee based on average daily net assets. The administrative services fee is computed daily and paid monthly. The administrative services fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.0168% of the fund's average daily net assets.
Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation — The fund pays compensation to independent Trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. Independent Trustees’ compensation is accrued daily and paid subsequent to each Trustee Board meeting. The fund does not pay compensation directly to Trustees or officers of the fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration from MFS for their services to the fund. Certain officers and Trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS, MFD, and MFSC.
Other — The fund invests in the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio which is managed by MFS and seeks current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. This money market fund does not pay a management fee to MFS but does incur investment and operating costs.
At August 31, 2026, MFS held approximately 97%, 57%, 52%, and 95% of the outstanding shares of Class B, Class R1, Class R2, and Class R3, respectively, and 100% of the outstanding shares of Class R4.
The adviser has voluntarily undertaken to reimburse the fund from its own resources on a quarterly basis for the cost of investment research embedded in the cost of the fund’s securities trades. This agreement may be rescinded at any time. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this reimbursement amounted to $12,856, which is included in “Other” income in the Statement of Operations.
(4) Portfolio Securities
For the year ended August 31, 2026, purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, aggregated $120,658,587 and $152,052,976, respectively.
(5) Shares of Beneficial Interest
The fund's Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. Transactions in fund shares were as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|||
|
Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
|
|
Shares sold |
||||
|
Class A |
272,678 |
$4,920,485 |
326,172 |
$5,766,769 |
|
Class C |
10,667 |
188,035 |
37,189 |
638,380 |
|
Class I |
979,658 |
17,719,125 |
1,727,367 |
30,033,836 |
|
Class R1 |
587 |
10,474 |
1,041 |
18,155 |
|
Class R2 |
1,787 |
32,085 |
14,060 |
247,733 |
|
Class R3 |
79 |
1,416 |
485 |
8,698 |
|
Class R6 |
1,384,884 |
25,026,867 |
1,952,277 |
34,824,157 |
|
2,650,340 |
$47,898,487 |
4,058,591 |
$71,537,728 |
|
|
Shares issued to shareholders
in reinvestment of distributions |
||||
|
Class A |
218,311 |
$3,761,295 |
151,863 |
$2,597,618 |
|
Class B |
830 |
14,170 |
817 |
13,820 |
|
Class C |
21,371 |
363,389 |
14,866 |
250,839 |
|
Class I |
577,022 |
9,947,464 |
419,760 |
7,187,200 |
|
Class R1 |
1,043 |
17,878 |
691 |
11,727 |
|
Class R2 |
1,188 |
20,509 |
801 |
13,701 |
|
Class R3 |
784 |
13,535 |
490 |
8,400 |
|
Class R4 |
747 |
12,883 |
496 |
8,500 |
|
Class R6 |
742,365 |
12,783,293 |
535,468 |
9,157,871 |
|
1,563,661 |
$26,934,416 |
1,125,252 |
$19,249,676 |
|
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Notes to Financial Statements - continued
|
Year ended 8/31/26 |
Year ended 8/31/25 |
|||
|
Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
|
|
Shares reacquired |
||||
|
Class A |
(496,320 ) |
$(8,945,082 ) |
(390,375 ) |
$(6,809,629 ) |
|
Class B |
(3,873 ) |
(69,882 ) |
(3,414 ) |
(58,813 ) |
|
Class C |
(57,421 ) |
(1,009,702 ) |
(50,947 ) |
(887,914 ) |
|
Class I |
(2,045,834 ) |
(37,184,742 ) |
(2,291,486 ) |
(40,574,929 ) |
|
Class R1 |
(120 ) |
(2,112 ) |
(1,398 ) |
(23,596 ) |
|
Class R2 |
(1,063 ) |
(19,278 ) |
(14,504 ) |
(262,779 ) |
|
Class R3 |
(517 ) |
(8,988 ) |
(45 ) |
(793 ) |
|
Class R6 |
(1,884,074 ) |
(34,265,632 ) |
(1,195,536 ) |
(20,866,884 ) |
|
(4,489,222 ) |
$(81,505,418 ) |
(3,947,705 ) |
$(69,485,337 ) |
|
|
Net change |
||||
|
Class A |
(5,331 ) |
$(263,302 ) |
87,660 |
$1,554,758 |
|
Class B |
(3,043 ) |
(55,712 ) |
(2,597 ) |
(44,993 ) |
|
Class C |
(25,383 ) |
(458,278 ) |
1,108 |
1,305 |
|
Class I |
(489,154 ) |
(9,518,153 ) |
(144,359 ) |
(3,353,893 ) |
|
Class R1 |
1,510 |
26,240 |
334 |
6,286 |
|
Class R2 |
1,912 |
33,316 |
357 |
(1,345 ) |
|
Class R3 |
346 |
5,963 |
930 |
16,305 |
|
Class R4 |
747 |
12,883 |
496 |
8,500 |
|
Class R6 |
243,175 |
3,544,528 |
1,292,209 |
23,115,144 |
|
(275,221 ) |
$(6,672,515 ) |
1,236,138 |
$21,302,067 |
|
Effective June 1, 2019, purchases of the fund’s Class B shares were closed to new and existing investors subject to certain exceptions. Effective September 29, 2023, purchases of the fund's Class R1 and Class R2 shares were closed to new eligible investors.
(6) Line of Credit
The fund and certain other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1.45 billion unsecured committed line of credit of which $1.2 billion is reserved for use by the fund and certain other MFS U.S. funds. The line of credit is provided by a syndicate of banks under a credit agreement. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the highest of 1) Daily Simple SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate), 2) the Federal Funds Effective Rate, or 3) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate, each plus an agreed upon spread. A commitment fee, based on the average daily unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds. The line of credit expires on March 11, 2027 unless extended or renewed. In addition, the fund and other funds managed by MFS have established unsecured uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, at rates equal to customary reference rates plus an agreed upon spread. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fund’s commitment fee and interest expense were $1,407 and $0, respectively, and are included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statement of Operations.
(7) Investments in Affiliated Issuers
An affiliated issuer may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. The following were affiliated issuers for the year ended August 31, 2026:
|
Affiliated Issuers |
Beginning
Value |
Purchases |
Sales
Proceeds |
Realized
Gain
(Loss) |
Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation |
Ending
Value |
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$427,643 |
$57,167,324 |
$52,966,802 |
$(225 ) |
$(377 ) |
$4,627,563 |
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MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
|
Affiliated Issuers |
Dividend
Income |
Capital Gain
Distributions |
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$60,525 |
$— |
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MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of MFS Series Trust I and the Shareholders of MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund (the “Fund”), including the portfolio of investments, as of August 31, 2026, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements and financial highlights”). In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2026, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2026, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 16, 2026
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the MFS investment companies since 1924.
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MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Federal Tax Information (unaudited)
The fund will notify shareholders of amounts for use in preparing 2026 income tax forms in January 2027. The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund designates the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income eligible to be taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gain.
The fund designates $29,671,000 as capital gain dividends paid during the fiscal year.
For corporate shareholders, 37.74% of the ordinary income dividends paid during the prior calendar year qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction.
Income derived from foreign sources was $4,737,320. The fund intends to pass through foreign tax credits of $421,536 for the fiscal year.
The fund designates the maximum amount allowable as Section 199A dividends as defined in Proposed Treasury Regulation §1.199A-3(d).
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund.
ITEM 9. PROXY DISCLOSURES FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund.
ITEM 10. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS OF OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
This information is disclosed as part of the financial statements included in Item 7 above for MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund. See the Statement of Operations and Note 3 within the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
ITEM 11. STATEMENT REGARDING BASIS FOR APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT.
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MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement
MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that both the full Board of Trustees and a majority of the non-interested (“independent”) Trustees, voting separately, annually approve the continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS. The Trustees consider matters bearing on the Fund and its advisory arrangements at their meetings throughout the year, including a review of performance data at each regular meeting. In addition, the independent Trustees met several times over the course of several months beginning in April and ending in July, 2026 (“contract review meetings”) for the specific purpose of considering whether to approve the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for the Fund and the other investment companies that the Board oversees (the “MFS Funds”). The independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately from MFS during various contract review meetings. The independent Trustees were also assisted in this process by an independent consultant who was retained by and reported to the independent Trustees.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the investment advisory agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees, considered such information and factors as they believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to them and their own business judgment, to be relevant. The investment advisory agreement for the Fund was considered separately, although the Trustees also took into account the common interests of all MFS Funds in their review. As described below, the Trustees considered the nature, quality, and extent of the various investment advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by MFS under the existing investment advisory agreement and other arrangements with the Fund.
In connection with their contract review meetings, the Trustees received and relied upon materials that included, among other items: (i) information provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party, on the investment performance of the Fund for various time periods ended December 31, 2025 and the investment performance of a group of funds with substantially similar investment classifications/objectives (the “Broadridge performance universe”), (ii) information provided by Broadridge on the Fund’s advisory fees and other expenses and the advisory fees and other expenses of comparable funds identified by Broadridge as well as all other funds in the same investment classification/category (the “Broadridge expense group and universe”), (iii) information provided by MFS on the advisory fees of portfolios of other clients of MFS, including institutional separate accounts and other clients, (iv) information as to whether and to what extent applicable expense waivers, reimbursements or fee “breakpoints” are observed for the Fund, (v) information regarding MFS’ financial results and financial condition, including MFS’ and certain of its affiliates’ estimated profitability from services performed for the Fund and the MFS Funds as a whole, and compared to MFS’ institutional business, (vi) MFS’ views regarding the outlook for the mutual fund industry and the strategic business plans of MFS, (vii) descriptions of various functions performed by MFS for the Funds, such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and (viii) information regarding the overall organization of MFS, including information about MFS’ senior management and other personnel providing investment advisory, administrative and other services to the Fund and the other MFS Funds. The comparative performance, fee and expense information prepared and provided by Broadridge was not independently verified and the independent Trustees did not independently verify any information provided to them by MFS.
The Trustees’ conclusion as to the continuation of the investment advisory agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Trustees and not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. It is also important to recognize that the fee arrangements for the Fund and other MFS Funds are the result of years of review and discussion between the independent Trustees and MFS, that certain aspects of such arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and that the Trustees’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of these same arrangements during the course of the year and in prior years.
Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2025, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 3rd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 4th quintile for each of the one- and three-year periods ended December 31, 2025 relative to the Broadridge performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.
In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.
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MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement - continued
In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees considered, among other information, the Fund’s advisory fee and the total expense ratio of the Fund’s Class I shares as a percentage of average daily net assets and the advisory fee and total expense ratios of the Broadridge expense group based on information provided by Broadridge. The Trustees considered that MFS currently observes an expense limitation for the Fund, which may not be changed without the Trustees’ approval. The Trustees also considered that, according to the data provided by Broadridge (which takes into account any fee reductions or expense limitations that were in effect during the Fund’s last fiscal year), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each approximately at the Broadridge expense group median.
The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged by MFS to any institutional separate accounts advised by MFS (“separate accounts”) and unaffiliated investment companies for which MFS serves as subadviser (“subadvised funds”) that have comparable investment strategies to the Fund, if any. In comparing these fees, the Trustees considered information provided by MFS as to the generally broader scope of services provided by MFS to the Fund, as well as the more extensive regulatory burdens imposed on MFS in managing the Fund, in comparison to separate accounts and subadvised funds. The Trustees also considered the higher demands placed on MFS’ investment personnel and trading infrastructure as a result of the daily cash in-flows and out-flows of the Fund in comparison to separate accounts.
The Trustees also considered whether the Fund may benefit from any economies of scale in the management of the Fund in the event of growth in assets of the Fund and/or growth in assets of the MFS Funds as a whole. They noted that the Fund’s advisory fee rate schedule is subject to contractual breakpoints that reduce the Fund’s advisory fee rate on average daily net assets over $1 billion and $2.5 billion. The Trustees also noted that MFS has agreed in writing to waive a portion of the management fees of certain MFS Funds, including the Fund, if the total combined assets of certain funds within the MFS Funds’ complex increase above agreed upon thresholds (the “group fee waiver”), enabling the Fund’s shareholders to share in the benefits from any economies of scale at the complex level. The group fee waiver is reviewed and renewed annually between the Board and MFS. The Trustees concluded that the breakpoints and the group fee waiver were sufficient to allow the Fund to benefit from economies of scale as its assets and overall complex assets grow.
The Trustees also considered information prepared by MFS relating to MFS’ costs and profits with respect to the Fund, the MFS Funds considered as a group, and other investment companies and accounts advised by MFS, as well as MFS’ methodologies used to determine and allocate its costs to the MFS Funds, the Fund and other accounts and products for purposes of estimating profitability.
After reviewing these and other factors described herein, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that the advisory fees charged to the Fund represent reasonable compensation in light of the services being provided by MFS to the Fund.
In addition, the Trustees considered MFS’ resources and related efforts to continue to retain, attract and motivate capable personnel to serve the Fund. The Trustees also considered current and developing conditions in the financial services industry, including the presence of large and well-capitalized companies which are spending, and appear to be prepared to continue to spend, substantial sums to engage personnel and to provide services to competing investment companies. In this regard, the Trustees also considered the financial resources of MFS and its ultimate parent, Sun Life Financial Inc. The Trustees also considered the advantages and possible disadvantages to the Fund of having an adviser that also serves other investment companies as well as other accounts.
The Trustees also considered the nature, quality, cost, and extent of administrative, transfer agency, and distribution services provided to the Fund by MFS and its affiliates under agreements and plans other than the investment advisory agreement, including any 12b-1 fees the Fund pays to MFS Fund Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of MFS. The Trustees also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain other services MFS performs or arranges for on the Fund’s behalf, which may include securities lending programs, directed expense payment programs, class action recovery programs, and MFS’ interaction with third-party service providers, principally custodians and sub-custodians. The Trustees concluded that the various non-advisory services provided by MFS and its affiliates on behalf of the Fund were satisfactory.
The Trustees considered so-called “fall-out benefits” to MFS such as reputational value derived from serving as investment manager to the MFS Funds. The Trustees also considered that MFS discontinued its historic practice of obtaining investment research from portfolio brokerage commissions paid by certain MFS Funds effective January 2018, and directly pays or voluntarily reimburses a Fund, if applicable, for the costs of external research acquired through the use of the Fund’s portfolio brokerage commissions.
Based on their evaluation of factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board of Trustees, including the independent Trustees, concluded that the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS should be continued for an additional one-year period, commencing August 1, 2026.
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MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Portfolio of Investments − 8/31/26
The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
U.S. Government Agencies and Equivalents (y) – 63.6% |
||||
|
Fannie Mae, 3.7%, due 10/01/2026 |
$13,580,000 |
$13,538,524 |
||
|
Fannie Mae, 3.7%, due 10/27/2026 |
14,100,000 |
14,019,285 |
||
|
Federal Farm Credit Bank, 3.66%, due 9/02/2026 |
13,500,000 |
13,498,639 |
||
|
Federal Farm Credit Bank, 3.6%, due 9/30/2026 |
8,900,000 |
8,874,692 |
||
|
Federal Farm Credit Bank, 3.77%, due 11/04/2026 |
11,000,000 |
10,927,058 |
||
|
Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.65%, due 9/04/2026 |
14,400,000 |
14,395,674 |
||
|
Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.66%, due 10/05/2026 |
13,000,000 |
12,955,800 |
||
|
Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.79%, due 10/09/2026 |
10,000,000 |
9,960,364 |
||
|
Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.76%, due 10/16/2026 |
14,000,000 |
13,934,813 |
||
|
Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.82%, due 2/16/2027 |
12,000,000 |
11,790,280 |
||
|
Freddie Mac, 3.73%, due 10/14/2026 |
14,000,000 |
13,938,128 |
||
|
U.S. Treasury Bill, 3.63%, due 9/01/2026 |
7,550,000 |
7,550,000 |
||
|
U.S. Treasury Bill, 3.64%, due 9/08/2026 |
13,500,000 |
13,490,546 |
||
|
U.S. Treasury Bill, 3.72%, due 9/24/2026 |
18,000,000 |
17,957,669 |
||
|
U.S. Treasury Bill, 3.71%, due 10/06/2026 |
25,200,000 |
25,109,950 |
||
|
U.S. Treasury Bill, 3.7%, due 10/13/2026 |
15,000,000 |
14,936,116 |
||
|
U.S. Treasury Bill, 3.76%, due 10/27/2026 |
9,700,000 |
9,643,869 |
||
|
U.S. Treasury Bill, 3.89%, due 11/24/2026 |
18,300,000 |
18,135,925 |
||
|
U.S. Treasury Bill, 3.7%, due 11/27/2026 |
13,400,000 |
13,282,465 |
||
|
U.S. Treasury Bill, 3.82%, due 12/10/2026 |
19,700,000 |
19,494,354 |
||
|
U.S. Treasury Bill, 3.78%, due 12/15/2026 |
10,600,000 |
10,484,526 |
||
|
Total U.S. Government Agencies and Equivalents, at Amortized Cost and Value |
$287,918,677 |
|||
|
Repurchase Agreements – 36.7% |
||||
|
BofA Securities, Inc. Repurchase Agreement, 3.65%, dated 8/31/2026, due 9/01/2026, total to be received $82,919,406 (secured by U.S. Treasury and/or U.S. Government Agency Securities valued at $84,748,991) |
$82,911,000 |
$82,911,000 |
||
|
Fixed Income Clearing Corp. – State Street Bank & Trust Co. Repurchase Agreement, 3.62%, dated 8/31/2026, due 9/01/2026, total to be received $82,919,898 (secured by U.S. Treasury and/or U.S. Government Agency Securities valued at $84,569,841) |
82,911,561 |
82,911,561 |
||
|
Total Repurchase Agreements, at Cost and Value |
$165,822,561 |
|||
|
Other Assets, Less Liabilities – (0.3)% |
(1,151,951) |
|||
|
Net Assets – 100.0% |
$452,589,287 |
|||
|
(y) |
The rate shown represents an annualized yield at time of purchase. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
LMMFS-ANN
1
MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Assets and Liabilities
This statement represents your fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of the fund.
|
At 8/31/26 Assets |
|
|
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at cost and value |
$287,918,677 |
|
Investments in unaffiliated repurchase agreements, at cost and value |
165,822,561 |
|
Cash |
1 |
|
Receivables for |
|
|
Fund shares sold |
18,001 |
|
Interest |
16,743 |
|
Receivable from investment adviser and distributor |
50,870 |
|
Other assets |
1,564 |
|
Total assets |
$453,828,417 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
Payables for |
|
|
Distributions |
$8,142 |
|
Fund shares reacquired |
1,098,585 |
|
Payable to affiliates |
|
|
Administrative services fee |
786 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
48,320 |
|
Payable for independent Trustees' compensation |
31 |
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
83,266 |
|
Total liabilities |
$1,239,130 |
|
Net assets |
$452,589,287 |
|
Net assets consist of |
|
|
Paid-in capital |
$452,593,891 |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
(4,604 ) |
|
Net assets |
$452,589,287 |
|
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding |
452,818,833 |
|
Net assets |
Shares
outstanding |
Net asset value
per share |
|
|
Class A |
$132,311,461 |
132,378,204 |
$1.00 |
|
Class B |
341,226 |
341,410 |
1.00 |
|
Class C |
7,366,736 |
7,370,524 |
1.00 |
|
Class I |
21,813,978 |
21,824,936 |
1.00 |
|
Class R1 |
5,609,253 |
5,612,064 |
1.00 |
|
Class R2 |
13,147,847 |
13,154,579 |
1.00 |
|
Class R3 |
11,499,964 |
11,506,040 |
1.00 |
|
Class R4 |
66,244 |
66,279 |
1.00 |
|
Class R6 |
260,432,578 |
260,564,797 |
1.00 |
A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, and Class C shares. Redemption price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for Classes I, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R6.
See Notes to Financial Statements
2
MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Operations
This statement describes how much your fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. It also describes any gains and/or losses generated by fund operations.
|
Year ended 8/31/26 Net investment income (loss) |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Interest |
$17,893,905 |
|
Other |
69 |
|
Total investment income |
$17,893,974 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
Management fee |
$1,880,670 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
624,288 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
372,299 |
|
Administrative services fee |
72,717 |
|
Independent Trustees' compensation |
11,035 |
|
Custodian fee |
23,295 |
|
Shareholder communications |
15,460 |
|
Audit and tax fees |
52,867 |
|
Legal fees |
2,605 |
|
Miscellaneous |
202,781 |
|
Total expenses |
$3,258,017 |
|
Reduction of expenses by investment adviser and distributor |
(1,406,958 ) |
|
Net expenses |
$1,851,059 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$16,042,915 |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$16,042,915 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
3
MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Financial Statements | Statements of Changes in Net Assets
These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.
|
Year ended |
||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
|
|
Change in net assets |
||
|
From operations |
||
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$16,042,915 |
$19,844,494 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
— |
132 |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$16,042,915 |
$19,844,626 |
|
Total distributions to shareholders |
$(16,042,915 ) |
$(19,844,494 ) |
|
Change in net assets from fund share transactions |
$(22,210,088 ) |
$(1,391,940 ) |
|
Total change in net assets |
$(22,210,088 ) |
$(1,391,808 ) |
|
Net assets |
||
|
At beginning of period |
474,799,375 |
476,191,183 |
|
At end of period |
$452,589,287 |
$474,799,375 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
4
MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Financial Statements | Financial Highlights
The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund's financial performance for the past 5 years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.
|
Class A |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
— |
0.00 (w) |
0.00 (w) |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
From net realized gain |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(t) |
3.43 |
4.15 |
5.06 |
3.83 |
0.28 |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.84 |
0.83 |
0.83 |
0.83 |
0.91 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.43 |
0.21 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
3.39 |
4.08 |
4.95 |
3.74 |
0.33 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$132,311 |
$154,267 |
$154,821 |
$161,677 |
$173,514 |
|
Class B |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
— |
0.00 (w) |
0.00 (w) |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
From net realized gain |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(t) |
3.43 |
4.15 |
5.06 |
3.83 |
0.28 |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.59 |
1.58 |
1.58 |
1.58 |
1.66 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.43 |
0.18 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
3.44 |
4.14 |
4.95 |
3.68 |
0.25 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$341 |
$1,098 |
$2,261 |
$3,501 |
$5,194 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
5
MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class C |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
— |
0.00 (w) |
0.00 (w) |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
From net realized gain |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(t) |
3.43 |
4.15 |
5.06 |
3.83 |
0.28 |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.59 |
1.58 |
1.58 |
1.58 |
1.66 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.43 |
0.25 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
3.37 |
4.13 |
4.95 |
3.56 |
0.40 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$7,367 |
$9,850 |
$16,698 |
$22,344 |
$43,674 |
|
Class I |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
— |
0.00 (w) |
0.00 (w) |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
From net realized gain |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(t) |
3.43 |
4.15 |
5.06 |
3.83 |
0.28 |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.59 |
0.58 |
0.58 |
0.58 |
0.66 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.43 |
0.20 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
3.38 |
4.04 |
4.94 |
3.75 |
0.29 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$21,814 |
$21,680 |
$16,666 |
$17,492 |
$17,382 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
6
MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R1 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
— |
0.00 (w) |
0.00 (w) |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
From net realized gain |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(t) |
3.43 |
4.15 |
5.06 |
3.82 |
0.28 |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.59 |
1.58 |
1.58 |
1.58 |
1.66 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.43 |
0.19 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
3.39 |
4.09 |
4.94 |
3.70 |
0.27 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$5,609 |
$6,015 |
$6,911 |
$6,818 |
$9,298 |
|
Class R2 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
— |
0.00 (w) |
0.00 (w) |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
From net realized gain |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(t) |
3.43 |
4.15 |
5.06 |
3.82 |
0.28 |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.09 |
1.08 |
1.08 |
1.08 |
1.16 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.43 |
0.19 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
3.39 |
4.09 |
4.94 |
3.67 |
0.26 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$13,148 |
$15,915 |
$17,302 |
$17,342 |
$23,726 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
7
MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R3 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
— |
0.00 (w) |
0.00 (w) |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
From net realized gain |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(t) |
3.43 |
4.15 |
5.06 |
3.82 |
0.28 |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.84 |
0.83 |
0.83 |
0.83 |
0.91 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.43 |
0.19 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
3.40 |
4.09 |
4.95 |
3.74 |
0.29 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$11,500 |
$10,788 |
$13,686 |
$19,628 |
$21,166 |
|
Class R4 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
— |
0.00 (w) |
0.00 (w) |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
From net realized gain |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(t) |
3.43 |
4.16 |
5.05 |
3.83 |
0.28 |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.59 |
0.58 |
0.58 |
0.58 |
0.66 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.42 |
0.43 |
0.19 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
3.38 |
4.08 |
4.94 |
3.77 |
0.27 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$66 |
$64 |
$61 |
$2,787 |
$2,684 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
8
MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R6 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.01 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
— |
0.00 (w) |
0.00 (w) |
— |
(0.01 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$0.03 |
$0.04 |
$0.05 |
$0.04 |
$0.00 (w) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
From net realized gain |
— |
— |
— |
— |
(0.00 )(w) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.00 )(w) |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(t) |
3.49 |
4.21 |
5.11 |
3.89 |
0.30 |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.54 |
0.53 |
0.53 |
0.53 |
0.56 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.37 |
0.37 |
0.37 |
0.37 |
0.37 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
3.43 |
4.13 |
4.99 |
3.85 |
0.99 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$260,433 |
$255,122 |
$247,786 |
$227,118 |
$211,381 |
|
(d) |
Per share data is based on average shares outstanding. |
|
(r) |
Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower. |
|
(t) |
Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges. |
|
(w) |
Per share amount was less than $0.01. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
9
MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
(1) Business and Organization
MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund (the fund) is a diversified series of MFS Series Trust I (the trust). The trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
General — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
Segment Reporting — An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 280, Segment Reporting as a component of a public entity that engages in business activities from which it may recognize revenues and incur expenses, has operating results that are regularly reviewed by the entity’s chief operating decision maker (CODM) in making resource allocation decisions and assessing segment performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. The fund represents a single operating segment and the Chairman’s Committee of the fund's adviser acts as the segment’s CODM. The fund’s total returns, expense ratios, and changes in net assets which are used by the CODM to assess segment performance and to make resource allocation decisions to the segment are consistent with that presented within the fund’s financial statements.
Balance Sheet Offsetting — The fund's accounting policy with respect to balance sheet offsetting is that, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement, or similar agreement, does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. The fund's right to setoff may be restricted or prohibited by the bankruptcy or insolvency laws of the particular jurisdiction to which a specific master netting agreement counterparty is subject. Balance sheet offsetting disclosures, to the extent applicable to the fund, have been included in the fund’s Significant Accounting Policies note under the captions for each of the fund’s in-scope financial instruments and transactions.
Investment Valuations — Subject to its oversight, the fund’s Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments to MFS as the fund’s adviser, pursuant to the fund’s valuation policy and procedures which have been adopted by the adviser and approved by the Board. In accordance with Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees designated the adviser as the “valuation designee” of the fund. If the adviser, as valuation designee, determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available for an investment, the investment is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures.
Under the fund's valuation policies and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for debt instruments. Debt instruments held by the fund are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Amortized cost involves valuing an instrument at its cost as adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount rather than its current market value. The amortized cost value of an instrument can be different from the market value of an instrument.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund's assets or liabilities. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fund's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. Level 1 includes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. The following is a summary of the levels used as of August 31, 2026 in valuing the fund's assets and liabilities:
|
Financial Instruments |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Total |
|
Short-Term Securities |
$— |
$453,741,238 |
$— |
$453,741,238 |
For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Portfolio of Investments.
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MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
Repurchase Agreements — The fund enters into bilateral repurchase agreements under the terms of Master Repurchase Agreements with approved counterparties, some of which may be novated to the clearing agency, Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC). Each repurchase agreement is recorded at cost. For both bilateral and cleared repurchase agreements, the fund requires that the securities collateral in a repurchase transaction be transferred to a custodian. On a daily basis, the fund monitors the collateral to ensure that its value, including accrued interest, is greater than amounts owed to the fund under each such repurchase agreement. In the event of default, the settlement of a cleared repurchase agreement is guaranteed by FICC. Upon an event of default on a bilateral repurchase agreement, the non-defaulting party may close out all transactions traded under a Master Repurchase Agreement and net amounts owed under each transaction to one net amount payable by one party to the other. Absent an event of default, the Master Repurchase Agreement does not result in an offset of reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. At August 31, 2026, the fund had investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $165,822,561 in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at period end.
Indemnifications — Under the fund's organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The fund's maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred.
Investment Transactions and Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. All premium and discount is amortized or accreted for financial statement purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. In determining the net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities is determined on the identified cost basis.
Tax Matters and Distributions — The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income tax is required. The fund’s federal tax returns, when filed, will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for generally a three-year period. Management has analyzed the fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state tax returns for all open tax years and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability.
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future.
During the year ended August 31, 2026, there were no significant adjustments due to differences between book and tax accounting.
The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders for the last two fiscal years is as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Ordinary income (including any short-term capital gains) |
$16,042,915 |
$19,844,494 |
The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:
|
As of 8/31/26 |
|
|
Cost of investments |
$453,741,238 |
|
Undistributed ordinary income |
3,538 |
|
Other temporary differences |
(8,142 ) |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
$(4,604 ) |
Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest — The fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. The fund's income and common expenses are allocated to shareholders based on the value of settled shares outstanding of each class. The fund's realized and unrealized gain (loss) are allocated to shareholders based on the daily net assets of each class. Dividends are declared separately for each class. Differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses. Class B and Class C shares will convert to Class A shares approximately eight years after purchase. The fund’s distributions declared to shareholders as reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are presented by class as follows:
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MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
|
Year
ended
8/31/26 |
Year
ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Class A |
$4,922,225 |
$6,399,722 |
|
Class B |
25,234 |
66,862 |
|
Class C |
342,945 |
490,617 |
|
Class I |
740,638 |
887,458 |
|
Class R1 |
190,341 |
271,922 |
|
Class R2 |
491,720 |
665,449 |
|
Class R3 |
319,040 |
491,839 |
|
Class R4 |
2,200 |
2,556 |
|
Class R6 |
9,008,572 |
10,568,069 |
|
Total |
$16,042,915 |
$19,844,494 |
(3) Transactions with Affiliates
Investment Adviser — The fund has an investment advisory agreement with MFS to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the fund. The management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at the following annual rates based on the fund's average daily net assets:
|
Up to $1 billion |
0.40% |
|
In excess of $1 billion |
0.35% |
MFS has agreed in writing to reduce its management fee by a specified amount if certain MFS mutual fund assets exceed thresholds agreed to by MFS and the fund's Board of Trustees. MFS has also agreed in writing to waive at least 0.01% of its management fee as part of this agreement. The agreement to waive at least 0.01% of the management fee will continue until modified by the fund's Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until December 31, 2026. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this management fee reduction amounted to $64,609, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. The management fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.39% of the fund's average daily net assets.
The investment adviser has agreed in writing to pay a portion of the fund’s total annual operating expenses, excluding interest, taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage and transaction costs, and investment-related expenses, such that total fund operating expenses do not exceed the following rates annually of each class’s average daily net assets:
|
Classes |
||||||||
|
A |
B |
C |
I |
R1 |
R2 |
R3 |
R4 |
R6 |
|
0.45% |
0.45% |
0.45% |
0.45% |
0.45% |
0.45% |
0.45% |
0.45% |
0.37% |
This written agreement will continue until modified by the fund’s Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until December 31, 2027. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this reduction amounted to $718,061, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Distributor — The Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for certain share classes pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
The fund’s distribution plan provides that the fund will pay MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (MFD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, for services provided by MFD and financial intermediaries in connection with the distribution and servicing of certain share classes. One component of the plan is a distribution fee paid to MFD and another component of the plan is a service fee paid to MFD. MFD may subsequently pay all, or a portion, of the distribution and/or service fees to financial intermediaries. The distribution and service fees are computed daily and paid monthly.
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MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
Distribution Plan Fee Table:
|
Distribution
Fee Rate (d) |
Service
Fee Rate (d) |
Total
Distribution
Plan (d) |
Annual
Effective
Rate (e) |
Distribution
and Service
Fee |
|
|
Class A |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.00% |
$363,303 |
|
Class B |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
0.00% |
7,341 |
|
Class C |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
0.00% |
101,621 |
|
Class R1 |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
0.00% |
56,126 |
|
Class R2 |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.50% |
0.00% |
72,460 |
|
Class R3 |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.00% |
23,437 |
|
Total Distribution and Service Fees |
$624,288 |
(d)
In accordance with the distribution plan for certain classes, the fund pays distribution and/or service fees equal to these annual percentage rates of each
class’s average daily net assets. The distribution and service fee rates disclosed by class represent the current rates in effect at the end of the reporting
period. Any rate changes, if applicable, are detailed below.
(e)
The annual effective rates represent actual fees incurred under the distribution plan for the year ended August 31, 2026 based on each class's average daily net assets. MFD has agreed in writing to waive any distribution and/or service fees for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R1, Class R2, and Class R3 shares. This written agreement will continue until modified by the fund’s Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until December 31, 2027. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this reduction amounted to $363,303, $7,341, $101,621, $56,126, $72,460, and $23,437 for Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R1, Class R2, and Class R3 shares, respectively, and is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Certain Class A shares acquired through an exchange may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) upon redemption depending on when the shares exchanged were originally purchased. Class B shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within six years of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. All contingent deferred sales charges are paid to MFD and during the year ended August 31, 2026, were as follows:
|
Amount |
|
|
Class A |
$8,221 |
|
Class B |
— |
|
Class C |
749 |
Shareholder Servicing Agent — MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, receives a fee from the fund for its services as shareholder servicing agent calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the fund as determined periodically under the supervision of the fund's Board of Trustees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fee was $195,539, which equated to 0.0416% annually of the fund's average daily net assets. MFSC also receives reimbursement from the fund for out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs which may be paid to affiliated and unaffiliated service providers. Class R6 shares do not incur sub-accounting fees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, these out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs amounted to $176,760.
Administrator — MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the fund. Under an administrative services agreement, the fund reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. The fund is charged an annual fixed amount of $17,500 plus a fee based on average daily net assets. The administrative services fee is computed daily and paid monthly. The administrative services fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.0155% of the fund's average daily net assets.
Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation — The fund pays compensation to independent Trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. Independent Trustees’ compensation is accrued daily and paid subsequent to each Trustee Board meeting. The fund does not pay compensation directly to Trustees or officers of the fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration from MFS for their services to the fund. Certain officers and Trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS, MFD, and MFSC.
Other — At August 31, 2026, MFS held 100% of the outstanding shares of Class R4.
(4) Shares of Beneficial Interest
The fund's Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. The number of shares sold, reinvested and reacquired corresponds to the net proceeds from the sale of shares, reinvestment of distributions and cost of shares reacquired, respectively, since shares are sold and reacquired at $1.00 per share. Transactions in fund shares were as follows:
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MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Shares sold |
||
|
Class A |
41,732,260 |
81,349,652 |
|
Class B |
157,082 |
263,009 |
|
Class C |
7,738,448 |
5,513,420 |
|
Class I |
10,033,189 |
20,431,502 |
|
Class R1 |
1,018,487 |
1,067,151 |
|
Class R2 |
4,064,482 |
6,814,937 |
|
Class R3 |
8,000,772 |
7,584,233 |
|
Class R6 |
68,166,260 |
73,535,478 |
|
140,910,980 |
196,559,382 |
|
|
Shares issued to shareholders in
reinvestment of distributions |
||
|
Class A |
4,822,266 |
6,271,321 |
|
Class B |
24,670 |
66,015 |
|
Class C |
337,795 |
467,888 |
|
Class I |
719,858 |
863,618 |
|
Class R1 |
190,281 |
271,916 |
|
Class R2 |
490,809 |
665,449 |
|
Class R3 |
318,975 |
491,839 |
|
Class R4 |
2,200 |
2,556 |
|
Class R6 |
9,008,573 |
10,568,069 |
|
15,915,427 |
19,668,671 |
|
|
Shares reacquired |
||
|
Class A |
(68,517,523 ) |
(88,175,443 ) |
|
Class B |
(939,000 ) |
(1,492,192 ) |
|
Class C |
(10,560,015 ) |
(12,832,775 ) |
|
Class I |
(10,618,565 ) |
(16,278,536 ) |
|
Class R1 |
(1,615,038 ) |
(2,234,849 ) |
|
Class R2 |
(7,322,852 ) |
(8,868,574 ) |
|
Class R3 |
(7,608,420 ) |
(10,973,549 ) |
|
Class R6 |
(71,855,082 ) |
(76,764,075 ) |
|
(179,036,495 ) |
(217,619,993 ) |
|
|
Net change |
||
|
Class A |
(21,962,997 ) |
(554,470 ) |
|
Class B |
(757,248 ) |
(1,163,168 ) |
|
Class C |
(2,483,772 ) |
(6,851,467 ) |
|
Class I |
134,482 |
5,016,584 |
|
Class R1 |
(406,270 ) |
(895,782 ) |
|
Class R2 |
(2,767,561 ) |
(1,388,188 ) |
|
Class R3 |
711,327 |
(2,897,477 ) |
|
Class R4 |
2,200 |
2,556 |
|
Class R6 |
5,319,751 |
7,339,472 |
|
(22,210,088 ) |
(1,391,940 ) |
Effective June 1, 2019, purchases of the fund’s Class B shares were closed to new and existing investors subject to certain exceptions. Effective at the close of business on May 29, 2020, the fund was closed to all purchases subject to certain exceptions. Effective September 29, 2023, purchases of the fund's Class R1 and Class R2 shares were closed to new eligible investors.
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MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
(5) Line of Credit
The fund and certain other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1.45 billion unsecured committed line of credit of which $1.2 billion is reserved for use by the fund and certain other MFS U.S. funds. The line of credit is provided by a syndicate of banks under a credit agreement. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the highest of 1) Daily Simple SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate), 2) the Federal Funds Effective Rate, or 3) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate, each plus an agreed upon spread. A commitment fee, based on the average daily unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds. The line of credit expires on March 11, 2027 unless extended or renewed. In addition, the fund and other funds managed by MFS have established unsecured uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, at rates equal to customary reference rates plus an agreed upon spread. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fund’s commitment fee and interest expense were $2,300 and $0, respectively, and are included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statement of Operations.
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MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of MFS Series Trust I and the Shareholders of MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund:
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund (the “Fund”), including the portfolio of investments, as of August 31, 2026, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements and financial highlights”). In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of August 31, 2026, and the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund's financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2026, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
October 16, 2026
We have served as the auditor of one or more of the MFS investment companies since 1924.
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MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Federal Tax Information (unaudited)
The fund will notify shareholders of amounts for use in preparing 2026 income tax forms in January 2027. The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund intends to pass through the maximum amount allowable as Section 163(j) Interest Dividends as defined in Treasury Regulation §1.163(j)-1(b).
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund.
ITEM 9. PROXY DISCLOSURES FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund.
ITEM 10. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS OF OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
This information is disclosed as part of the financial statements included in Item 7 above for MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund. See the Statement of Operations and Note 3 within the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
ITEM 11. STATEMENT REGARDING BASIS FOR APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT.
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MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement
MFS U.S. Government Cash Reserve Fund
The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that both the full Board of Trustees and a majority of the non-interested (“independent”) Trustees, voting separately, annually approve the continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS. The Trustees consider matters bearing on the Fund and its advisory arrangements at their meetings throughout the year, including a review of performance data at each regular meeting. In addition, the independent Trustees met several times over the course of several months beginning in April and ending in July, 2026 (“contract review meetings”) for the specific purpose of considering whether to approve the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for the Fund and the other investment companies that the Board oversees (the “MFS Funds”). The independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately from MFS during various contract review meetings. The independent Trustees were also assisted in this process by an independent consultant who was retained by and reported to the independent Trustees.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the investment advisory agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees, considered such information and factors as they believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to them and their own business judgment, to be relevant. The investment advisory agreement for the Fund was considered separately, although the Trustees also took into account the common interests of all MFS Funds in their review. As described below, the Trustees considered the nature, quality, and extent of the various investment advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by MFS under the existing investment advisory agreement and other arrangements with the Fund.
In connection with their contract review meetings, the Trustees received and relied upon materials that included, among other items: (i) information provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party, on the investment performance of the Fund for various time periods ended December 31, 2025 and the investment performance of a group of funds with substantially similar investment classifications/objectives (the “Broadridge performance universe”), (ii) information provided by Broadridge on the Fund’s advisory fees and other expenses and the advisory fees and other expenses of comparable funds identified by Broadridge as well as all other funds in the same investment classification/category (the “Broadridge expense group and universe”), (iii) information provided by MFS on the advisory fees of portfolios of other clients of MFS, including institutional separate accounts and other clients, (iv) information as to whether and to what extent applicable expense waivers, reimbursements or fee “breakpoints” are observed for the Fund, (v) information regarding MFS’ financial results and financial condition, including MFS’ and certain of its affiliates’ estimated profitability from services performed for the Fund and the MFS Funds as a whole, and compared to MFS’ institutional business, (vi) MFS’ views regarding the outlook for the mutual fund industry and the strategic business plans of MFS, (vii) descriptions of various functions performed by MFS for the Funds, such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and (viii) information regarding the overall organization of MFS, including information about MFS’ senior management and other personnel providing investment advisory, administrative and other services to the Fund and the other MFS Funds. The comparative performance, fee and expense information prepared and provided by Broadridge was not independently verified and the independent Trustees did not independently verify any information provided to them by MFS.
The Trustees’ conclusion as to the continuation of the investment advisory agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Trustees and not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. It is also important to recognize that the fee arrangements for the Fund and other MFS Funds are the result of years of review and discussion between the independent Trustees and MFS, that certain aspects of such arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and that the Trustees’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of these same arrangements during the course of the year and in prior years.
Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2025, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 4th quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for the five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 4th quintile for each of the one- and three-year periods ended December 31, 2025 relative to the Broadridge performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.
In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. In addition, the Trustees noted the market conditions affecting all money market funds, including the interest rate environment during portions of the relevant periods, and MFS’ voluntary waiver of all or a portion
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Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement - continued
of its fees to ensure that the Fund avoided a negative yield during certain periods. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.
In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees considered, among other information, the Fund’s advisory fee and the total expense ratio of the Fund’s Class I shares as a percentage of average daily net assets and the advisory fee and total expense ratios of the Broadridge expense group based on information provided by Broadridge. The Trustees considered that MFS currently observes an expense limitation for the Fund, which may not be changed without the Trustees’ approval. The Trustees also considered that, according to the data provided by Broadridge (which takes into account any fee reductions or expense limitations that were in effect during the Fund’s last fiscal year), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each higher than the Broadridge expense group median.
The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged by MFS to any institutional separate accounts advised by MFS (“separate accounts”) and unaffiliated investment companies for which MFS serves as subadviser (“subadvised funds”) that have comparable investment strategies to the Fund, if any. In comparing these fees, the Trustees considered information provided by MFS as to the generally broader scope of services provided by MFS to the Fund, as well as the more extensive regulatory burdens imposed on MFS in managing the Fund, in comparison to separate accounts and subadvised funds. The Trustees also considered the higher demands placed on MFS’ investment personnel and trading infrastructure as a result of the daily cash in-flows and out-flows of the Fund in comparison to separate accounts.
The Trustees also considered whether the Fund may benefit from any economies of scale in the management of the Fund in the event of growth in assets of the Fund and/or growth in assets of the MFS Funds as a whole. They noted that the Fund’s advisory fee rate schedule is subject to a contractual breakpoint that reduces the Fund’s advisory fee rate on average daily net assets over $1 billion. The Trustees also noted that MFS has agreed in writing to waive a portion of the management fees of certain MFS Funds, including the Fund, if the total combined assets of certain funds within the MFS Funds’ complex increase above agreed upon thresholds (the “group fee waiver”), enabling the Fund’s shareholders to share in the benefits from any economies of scale at the complex level. The group fee waiver is reviewed and renewed annually between the Board and MFS. The Trustees concluded that the breakpoint and the group fee waiver were sufficient to allow the Fund to benefit from economies of scale as its assets and overall complex assets grow.
The Trustees also considered information prepared by MFS relating to MFS’ costs and profits with respect to the Fund, the MFS Funds considered as a group, and other investment companies and accounts advised by MFS, as well as MFS’ methodologies used to determine and allocate its costs to the MFS Funds, the Fund and other accounts and products for purposes of estimating profitability.
After reviewing these and other factors described herein, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that the advisory fees charged to the Fund represent reasonable compensation in light of the services being provided by MFS to the Fund.
In addition, the Trustees considered MFS’ resources and related efforts to continue to retain, attract and motivate capable personnel to serve the Fund. The Trustees also considered current and developing conditions in the financial services industry, including the presence of large and well-capitalized companies which are spending, and appear to be prepared to continue to spend, substantial sums to engage personnel and to provide services to competing investment companies. In this regard, the Trustees also considered the financial resources of MFS and its ultimate parent, Sun Life Financial Inc. The Trustees also considered the advantages and possible disadvantages to the Fund of having an adviser that also serves other investment companies as well as other accounts.
The Trustees also considered the nature, quality, cost, and extent of administrative, transfer agency, and distribution services provided to the Fund by MFS and its affiliates under agreements and plans other than the investment advisory agreement, including any 12b-1 fees the Fund pays to MFS Fund Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of MFS. The Trustees also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain other services MFS performs or arranges for on the Fund’s behalf, which may include securities lending programs, directed expense payment programs, class action recovery programs, and MFS’ interaction with third-party service providers, principally custodians and sub-custodians. The Trustees concluded that the various non-advisory services provided by MFS and its affiliates on behalf of the Fund were satisfactory.
The Trustees considered so-called “fall-out benefits” to MFS such as reputational value derived from serving as investment manager to the MFS Funds. The Trustees also considered that MFS discontinued its historic practice of obtaining investment research from portfolio brokerage commissions paid by certain MFS Funds effective January 2018, and directly pays or voluntarily reimburses a Fund, if applicable, for the costs of external research acquired through the use of the Fund’s portfolio brokerage commissions.
Based on their evaluation of factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board of Trustees, including the independent Trustees, concluded that the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS should be continued for an additional one-year period, commencing August 1, 2026.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
MFS New Discovery Fund
Portfolio of Investments − 8/31/26
The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
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|
Common Stocks – 95.9% |
||||
|
Aerospace & Defense – 6.8% |
||||
|
Amprius Technologies, Inc. (a) |
547,780 |
$5,412,066 |
||
|
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. (a) |
617,257 |
8,147,792 |
||
|
CACI International, Inc., “A” (a) |
86,908 |
54,144,553 |
||
|
DPC Holdings PLC (a)(l) |
127,901 |
5,366,726 |
||
|
HawkEye 360, Inc. (a) |
644,885 |
12,227,020 |
||
|
Leonardo DRS, Inc. |
442,287 |
16,806,906 |
||
|
Lyntris, Inc. (a) |
655,687 |
8,904,229 |
||
|
Moog, Inc., “A” |
94,553 |
35,126,440 |
||
|
$146,135,732 |
||||
|
Apparel, Footwear, & Accessories – 1.2% |
||||
|
Birkenstock Holding PLC (a)(l) |
489,619 |
$17,092,599 |
||
|
Reformation, Inc. (a) |
630,101 |
9,016,746 |
||
|
$26,109,345 |
||||
|
Brokerage & Asset Managers – 3.7% |
||||
|
GCM Grosvenor, Inc., “A” |
751,633 |
$10,365,019 |
||
|
Lincoln International, Inc. |
952,663 |
24,045,214 |
||
|
PJT Partners, Inc. |
130,755 |
23,586,894 |
||
|
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. |
857,327 |
20,627,288 |
||
|
$78,624,415 |
||||
|
Business Services – 0.9% |
||||
|
Cipher Digital, Inc. (a) |
645,551 |
$10,006,041 |
||
|
Paymentus Holdings, Inc., “A” (a) |
289,365 |
10,301,394 |
||
|
$20,307,435 |
||||
|
Chemicals – 1.9% |
||||
|
BioLife Solutions, Inc. (a) |
179,774 |
$6,664,222 |
||
|
Element Solutions, Inc. |
950,455 |
33,779,171 |
||
|
$40,443,393 |
||||
|
Construction – 7.2% |
||||
|
Installed Business Products, Inc. |
78,529 |
$19,069,197 |
||
|
James Hardie Industries PLC (a) |
1,021,281 |
30,342,258 |
||
|
Knife River Corp. (a) |
458,153 |
28,726,193 |
||
|
QXO, Inc. (a) |
2,275,356 |
30,216,728 |
||
|
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. |
129,694 |
23,683,421 |
||
|
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (a) |
217,571 |
21,437,271 |
||
|
$153,475,068 |
||||
|
Consumer Services – 0.4% |
||||
|
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (a) |
204,023 |
$8,573,046 |
||
|
Diversified Financial Services – 0.7% |
||||
|
Miami International Holdings, Inc. (a) |
337,874 |
$14,484,658 |
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Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Electrical Equipment – 3.1% |
||||
|
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. |
83,668 |
$11,356,258 |
||
|
Arxis, Inc. (a) |
228,896 |
11,849,946 |
||
|
Bel Fuse, Inc. |
47,205 |
11,767,026 |
||
|
Littlefuse, Inc. |
76,909 |
31,700,352 |
||
|
$66,673,582 |
||||
|
Energy - Independent – 2.4% |
||||
|
Antero Resources Corp. (a) |
446,520 |
$17,182,090 |
||
|
Matador Resources Co. |
413,076 |
23,962,539 |
||
|
Viper Energy, Inc., “A” |
246,761 |
11,052,425 |
||
|
$52,197,054 |
||||
|
Engineering - Construction – 1.0% |
||||
|
Legence Corp., “A” (a) |
216,171 |
$11,580,280 |
||
|
MYR Group, Inc. (a) |
36,790 |
10,721,342 |
||
|
$22,301,622 |
||||
|
Entertainment & Leisure – 2.3% |
||||
|
Brunswick Corp. |
300,817 |
$22,832,010 |
||
|
Corsair Gaming, Inc. (a) |
645,921 |
7,847,940 |
||
|
Patrick Industries, Inc. |
218,909 |
17,889,244 |
||
|
$48,569,194 |
||||
|
Food & Beverages – 0.3% |
||||
|
Once Upon a Farm PBC (a)(l) |
381,288 |
$6,603,908 |
||
|
Food & Drug Stores – 0.5% |
||||
|
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (a) |
125,139 |
$10,266,404 |
||
|
Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly – 3.0% |
||||
|
Box, Inc., “A” (a) |
849,188 |
$30,383,946 |
||
|
Digi International, Inc. (a) |
319,218 |
23,922,197 |
||
|
Q2 Holdings, Inc. (a) |
152,270 |
9,903,641 |
||
|
$64,209,784 |
||||
|
Machinery & Tools – 5.7% |
||||
|
Donaldson Co., Inc. |
347,248 |
$31,561,371 |
||
|
Finning International, Inc. |
435,437 |
28,568,337 |
||
|
Flowserve Corp. |
244,713 |
19,354,351 |
||
|
NPK International, Inc. (a) |
1,239,797 |
16,464,504 |
||
|
Timken Co. |
215,534 |
25,961,070 |
||
|
$121,909,633 |
||||
|
Medical & Health Technology & Services – 8.6% |
||||
|
Azenta, Inc. (a) |
262,828 |
$8,581,334 |
||
|
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (a) |
145,395 |
41,908,655 |
||
|
Guardant Health, Inc. (a) |
119,999 |
19,082,241 |
||
|
Heartflow, Inc. (a) |
376,967 |
18,995,367 |
||
|
Kardigan, Inc. (a) |
473,863 |
9,553,078 |
||
|
Minimed Group, Inc. (a)(l) |
866,942 |
17,564,245 |
||
|
RadNet, Inc. (a) |
213,686 |
16,201,673 |
||
|
Schrodinger, Inc. (a) |
906,770 |
17,682,015 |
||
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Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Medical & Health Technology & Services – continued |
||||
|
Waystar Holding Corp. (a) |
1,343,058 |
$35,161,258 |
||
|
$184,729,866 |
||||
|
Medical Equipment – 7.4% |
||||
|
AtriCure, Inc. (a) |
341,866 |
$16,529,221 |
||
|
Ceribell, Inc. (a) |
369,789 |
8,867,540 |
||
|
Integer Holdings Corp. (a) |
231,124 |
28,948,281 |
||
|
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (a) |
133,178 |
15,840,191 |
||
|
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (a) |
494,960 |
44,873,074 |
||
|
Pulse Biosciences, Inc. (a)(l) |
339,453 |
17,084,670 |
||
|
UFP Technologies, Inc. (a) |
87,878 |
26,183,250 |
||
|
$158,326,227 |
||||
|
Metals & Mining – 2.3% |
||||
|
SSR Mining, Inc. |
923,876 |
$34,746,977 |
||
|
Uranium Energy Corp. (a) |
1,106,068 |
13,538,272 |
||
|
$48,285,249 |
||||
|
Network & Telecom – 1.2% |
||||
|
Viasat, Inc. (a) |
391,861 |
$26,360,490 |
||
|
Oil Services – 1.3% |
||||
|
Oceaneering International, Inc. (a) |
554,753 |
$28,714,015 |
||
|
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology – 15.8% |
||||
|
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp. (a) |
631,004 |
$15,724,620 |
||
|
Annexon, Inc. (a) |
668,226 |
3,301,037 |
||
|
Ascendis Pharma A.S., ADR (a) |
81,267 |
21,376,472 |
||
|
Braveheart Bio, Inc. (a) |
345,984 |
8,822,592 |
||
|
CG Oncology, Inc. (a) |
150,689 |
11,325,785 |
||
|
Cogent Biosciences, Inc. (a) |
450,004 |
15,750,140 |
||
|
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a) |
585,155 |
14,400,665 |
||
|
Cytokinetics, Inc. (a) |
202,120 |
14,332,329 |
||
|
Immunocore Holdings PLC, ADR (a) |
304,295 |
11,051,994 |
||
|
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) |
262,553 |
15,847,699 |
||
|
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International PLC (a) |
298,137 |
23,442,512 |
||
|
Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. (a) |
150,719 |
17,906,924 |
||
|
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) |
175,886 |
49,969,213 |
||
|
Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) |
78,586 |
7,705,357 |
||
|
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (a) |
68,514 |
10,553,211 |
||
|
Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. (a) |
121,469 |
11,250,459 |
||
|
Parabilis Medicines, Inc. (a)(l) |
271,771 |
10,601,787 |
||
|
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. (a) |
47,786 |
16,739,436 |
||
|
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) |
109,332 |
11,603,405 |
||
|
Scholar Rock Holding Corp. (a) |
232,209 |
13,189,471 |
||
|
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) |
122,455 |
9,091,059 |
||
|
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. (a) |
133,108 |
8,822,398 |
||
|
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a) |
175,165 |
4,415,910 |
||
|
Veradermics, Inc. (a) |
108,307 |
10,658,492 |
||
|
$337,882,967 |
||||
|
Pollution Control – 1.5% |
||||
|
GFL Environmental, Inc. |
750,829 |
$31,752,558 |
||
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Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Real Estate - Storage & Office – 1.2% |
||||
|
Terreno Realty Corp., REIT |
392,928 |
$26,015,763 |
||
|
Restaurants – 2.1% |
||||
|
Black Rock Coffee Bar, Inc., “A” (a) |
485,111 |
$4,632,810 |
||
|
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (a) |
362,303 |
40,748,218 |
||
|
$45,381,028 |
||||
|
Retail & E-commerce – 0.6% |
||||
|
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (a) |
171,433 |
$12,929,477 |
||
|
Semiconductor & Electronic Components – 5.5% |
||||
|
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. |
126,228 |
$34,947,484 |
||
|
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. |
219,018 |
15,392,585 |
||
|
Formfactor, Inc. (a) |
136,903 |
13,773,811 |
||
|
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (a) |
34,755 |
9,169,412 |
||
|
Semtech Corp. (a) |
122,469 |
16,283,478 |
||
|
TTM Technologies, Inc. (a) |
243,556 |
28,963,679 |
||
|
$118,530,449 |
||||
|
Software – 4.0% |
||||
|
CCC Intelligent Holdings, Inc. (a) |
3,678,622 |
$27,442,520 |
||
|
DigitalOcean, Inc. (a) |
85,091 |
9,418,723 |
||
|
JFrog Ltd. (a) |
200,033 |
20,017,302 |
||
|
Quantinuum, Inc., “A” (a) |
231,958 |
11,621,096 |
||
|
Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (a) |
521,094 |
16,138,281 |
||
|
$84,637,922 |
||||
|
Telecom - Infrastructure – 0.5% |
||||
|
Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust, Inc., REIT (a) |
530,746 |
$10,646,765 |
||
|
Telecom Services – 0.3% |
||||
|
Iridium Communications, Inc. |
126,982 |
$5,965,614 |
||
|
Transportation & Logistics – 1.1% |
||||
|
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. |
152,241 |
$10,430,031 |
||
|
XPO, Inc. (a) |
63,605 |
12,338,734 |
||
|
$22,768,765 |
||||
|
Travel, Gaming, & Lodging – 1.4% |
||||
|
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., REIT |
167,094 |
$21,180,836 |
||
|
Sportradar Group AG (a)(l) |
657,847 |
8,177,038 |
||
|
$29,357,874 |
||||
|
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost, $1,629,064,781) |
$2,053,169,302 |
|||
|
Contingent Value Rights – 0.0% |
||||
|
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology – 0.0% |
||||
|
Sanofi S.A. (a)(u) (Identified Cost, $18,760) |
40,783 |
$0 |
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Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Strike
Price |
First
Exercise |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
|
Warrants – 0.0% |
||||
|
Medical Equipment – 0.0% |
||||
|
OptiNose, Inc. (Expiration 11/23/27) (a) (Identified Cost, $0) |
$ 2.565 |
11/23/22 |
4 |
$1 |
|
Issuer |
||||
|
Mutual Funds (h) – 3.9% |
||||
|
Money Market Funds – 3.9% |
||||
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 3.75% (v) (Identified Cost, $84,826,215) |
84,826,939 |
$84,835,422 |
||
|
Collateral for Securities Loaned – 2.3% |
||||
|
JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund - Class IM Shares, 3.62% (j) (Identified Cost, $48,810,642) |
48,810,642 |
$48,810,642 |
||
|
Other Assets, Less Liabilities – (2.1)% |
(45,973,433) |
|||
|
Net Assets – 100.0% |
$2,140,841,934 |
|||
|
(a) |
Non-income producing security. |
|
(h) |
An affiliated issuer, which may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. At period end, the aggregate values of the fund's investments in affiliated issuers and in unaffiliated issuers were $84,835,422 and $2,101,979,945, respectively. |
|
(j) |
The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. |
|
(l) |
A portion of this security is on loan. See Note 2 for additional information. |
|
(u) |
The security was valued using significant unobservable inputs and is considered level 3 under the fair value hierarchy. For further information about the fund’s level 3 holdings, please see Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
(v) |
Affiliated issuer that is available only to investment companies managed by MFS. The rate quoted for the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. |
|
The following abbreviations are used in this report and are defined: |
|
|
ADR |
American Depositary Receipt |
|
REIT |
Real Estate Investment Trust |
See Notes to Financial Statements
5
MFS New Discovery Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Assets and Liabilities
This statement represents your fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of the fund.
|
At 8/31/26 Assets |
|
|
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value, including $47,265,644 of securities on loan (identified cost, $1,677,894,183) |
$2,101,979,945 |
|
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $84,826,215) |
84,835,422 |
|
Cash |
2,613,857 |
|
Receivables for |
|
|
Investments sold |
4,777,351 |
|
Fund shares sold |
1,406,116 |
|
Interest and dividends |
1,019,405 |
|
Other assets |
46,944 |
|
Total assets |
$2,196,679,040 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
Payables for |
|
|
Investments purchased |
$4,268,037 |
|
Fund shares reacquired |
1,948,572 |
|
Collateral for securities loaned, at value |
48,810,642 |
|
Payable to affiliates |
|
|
Investment adviser |
230,633 |
|
Administrative services fee |
3,325 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
361,506 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
27,002 |
|
Payable for independent Trustees' compensation |
139 |
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
187,250 |
|
Total liabilities |
$55,837,106 |
|
Net assets |
$2,140,841,934 |
|
Net assets consist of |
|
|
Paid-in capital |
$1,706,059,114 |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
434,782,820 |
|
Net assets |
$2,140,841,934 |
|
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding |
58,789,173 |
|
Net assets |
Shares
outstanding |
Net asset value
per share (a) |
|
|
Class A |
$792,752,433 |
24,409,873 |
$32.48 |
|
Class B |
595,572 |
31,148 |
19.12 |
|
Class C |
14,895,518 |
775,157 |
19.22 |
|
Class I |
213,997,437 |
5,370,675 |
39.85 |
|
Class R1 |
1,297,572 |
69,118 |
18.77 |
|
Class R2 |
13,683,250 |
486,412 |
28.13 |
|
Class R3 |
84,314,183 |
2,602,583 |
32.40 |
|
Class R4 |
30,041,278 |
822,717 |
36.51 |
|
Class R6 |
989,264,691 |
24,221,490 |
40.84 |
|
(a) |
Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except for Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $34.46 [100 / 94.25 x $32.48]. On sales of $50,000 or more, the maximum offering price of Class A shares is reduced. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, and Class C shares. Redemption price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for Classes I, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R6. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
6
MFS New Discovery Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Operations
This statement describes how much your fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. It also describes any gains and/or losses generated by fund operations.
|
Year ended 8/31/26 Net investment income (loss) |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers |
$7,981,542 |
|
Dividends from affiliated issuers |
3,025,417 |
|
Income on securities loaned |
1,041,821 |
|
Other |
287,075 |
|
Foreign taxes withheld |
(40,554 ) |
|
Total investment income |
$12,295,301 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
Management fee |
$17,763,438 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
2,348,310 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
1,673,289 |
|
Administrative services fee |
286,432 |
|
Independent Trustees' compensation |
41,700 |
|
Custodian fee |
107,754 |
|
Shareholder communications |
185,837 |
|
Audit and tax fees |
72,715 |
|
Legal fees |
10,493 |
|
Miscellaneous |
179,628 |
|
Total expenses |
$22,669,596 |
|
Reduction of expenses by investment adviser and distributor |
(1,315,786 ) |
|
Net expenses |
$21,353,810 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$(9,058,509 ) |
|
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
|
|
Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis) |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers |
$384,383,071 |
|
Affiliated issuers |
639 |
|
Foreign currency |
22,170 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
$384,405,880 |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers |
$45,104,431 |
|
Affiliated issuers |
(1,656 ) |
|
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies |
(2,877 ) |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) |
$45,099,898 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
$429,505,778 |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$420,447,269 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
7
MFS New Discovery Fund
Financial Statements | Statements of Changes in Net Assets
These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.
|
Year ended |
||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
|
|
Change in net assets |
||
|
From operations |
||
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$(9,058,509 ) |
$(7,799,577 ) |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
384,405,880 |
80,143,743 |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) |
45,099,898 |
66,277,454 |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$420,447,269 |
$138,621,620 |
|
Change in net assets from fund share transactions |
$(359,984,311 ) |
$(401,811,421 ) |
|
Total change in net assets |
$60,462,958 |
$(263,189,801 ) |
|
Net assets |
||
|
At beginning of period |
2,080,378,976 |
2,343,568,777 |
|
At end of period |
$2,140,841,934 |
$2,080,378,976 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
8
MFS New Discovery Fund
Financial Statements | Financial Highlights
The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund's financial performance for the past 5 years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.
|
Class A |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$26.65 |
$25.09 |
$22.67 |
$21.40 |
$40.53 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.18 ) |
$(0.14 ) |
$(0.12 ) |
$(0.11 ) |
$(0.21 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
6.01 |
1.70 |
2.54 |
1.40 |
(11.52 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$5.83 |
$1.56 |
$2.42 |
$1.29 |
$(11.73 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$— |
$— |
$— |
$(0.02 ) |
$(7.40 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$32.48 |
$26.65 |
$25.09 |
$22.67 |
$21.40 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
21.88 |
6.22 |
10.67 |
6.05 |
(34.20 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.27 |
1.28 |
1.29 |
1.29 |
1.25 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.21 |
1.27 |
1.28 |
1.28 |
1.24 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.62 ) |
(0.56 ) |
(0.52 ) |
(0.49 ) |
(0.78 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
95 |
68 |
56 |
60 |
58 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$792,752 |
$732,635 |
$770,738 |
$745,452 |
$746,682 |
|
Class B |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$15.81 |
$14.99 |
$13.65 |
$12.99 |
$27.92 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.24 ) |
$(0.20 ) |
$(0.18 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
$(0.28 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.55 |
1.02 |
1.52 |
0.84 |
(7.25 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$3.31 |
$0.82 |
$1.34 |
$0.68 |
$(7.53 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$— |
$— |
$— |
$(0.02 ) |
$(7.40 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$19.12 |
$15.81 |
$14.99 |
$13.65 |
$12.99 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
20.94 |
5.47 |
9.82 |
5.27 |
(34.71 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
2.03 |
2.03 |
2.04 |
2.04 |
2.00 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.96 |
2.02 |
2.03 |
2.03 |
1.98 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(1.38 ) |
(1.32 ) |
(1.29 ) |
(1.26 ) |
(1.58 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
95 |
68 |
56 |
60 |
58 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$596 |
$1,373 |
$2,822 |
$4,479 |
$6,854 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
9
MFS New Discovery Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class C |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$15.89 |
$15.07 |
$13.72 |
$13.05 |
$28.02 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.24 ) |
$(0.20 ) |
$(0.18 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
$(0.27 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.57 |
1.02 |
1.53 |
0.85 |
(7.30 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$3.33 |
$0.82 |
$1.35 |
$0.69 |
$(7.57 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$— |
$— |
$— |
$(0.02 ) |
$(7.40 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$19.22 |
$15.89 |
$15.07 |
$13.72 |
$13.05 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
20.96 |
5.44 |
9.84 |
5.32 |
(34.73 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
2.02 |
2.03 |
2.04 |
2.04 |
2.00 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.96 |
2.02 |
2.03 |
2.03 |
1.98 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(1.37 ) |
(1.32 ) |
(1.28 ) |
(1.25 ) |
(1.56 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
95 |
68 |
56 |
60 |
58 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$14,896 |
$15,925 |
$20,288 |
$24,732 |
$29,033 |
|
Class I |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$32.62 |
$30.63 |
$27.61 |
$25.98 |
$47.41 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.13 ) |
$(0.10 ) |
$(0.08 ) |
$(0.06 ) |
$(0.19 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
7.36 |
2.09 |
3.10 |
1.71 |
(13.84 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$7.23 |
$1.99 |
$3.02 |
$1.65 |
$(14.03 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$— |
$— |
$— |
$(0.02 ) |
$(7.40 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$39.85 |
$32.62 |
$30.63 |
$27.61 |
$25.98 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
22.16 |
6.50 |
10.94 |
6.37 |
(34.07 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.02 |
1.03 |
1.04 |
1.04 |
1.00 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.96 |
1.02 |
1.03 |
1.03 |
0.98 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.38 ) |
(0.31 ) |
(0.28 ) |
(0.25 ) |
(0.56 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
95 |
68 |
56 |
60 |
58 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$213,997 |
$241,672 |
$262,354 |
$298,827 |
$328,438 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
10
MFS New Discovery Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R1 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$15.52 |
$14.72 |
$13.40 |
$12.75 |
$27.56 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.23 ) |
$(0.19 ) |
$(0.17 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
$(0.26 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
3.48 |
0.99 |
1.49 |
0.83 |
(7.15 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$3.25 |
$0.80 |
$1.32 |
$0.67 |
$(7.41 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$— |
$— |
$— |
$(0.02 ) |
$(7.40 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$18.77 |
$15.52 |
$14.72 |
$13.40 |
$12.75 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
20.94 |
5.43 |
9.85 |
5.29 |
(34.73 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
2.02 |
2.03 |
2.04 |
2.04 |
2.00 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.96 |
2.02 |
2.03 |
2.03 |
1.99 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(1.37 ) |
(1.31 ) |
(1.28 ) |
(1.26 ) |
(1.54 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
95 |
68 |
56 |
60 |
58 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$1,298 |
$1,677 |
$1,928 |
$2,305 |
$3,296 |
|
Class R2 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$23.14 |
$21.84 |
$19.78 |
$18.72 |
$36.54 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.22 ) |
$(0.18 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
$(0.14 ) |
$(0.26 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.21 |
1.48 |
2.22 |
1.22 |
(10.16 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$4.99 |
$1.30 |
$2.06 |
$1.08 |
$(10.42 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$— |
$— |
$— |
$(0.02 ) |
$(7.40 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$28.13 |
$23.14 |
$21.84 |
$19.78 |
$18.72 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
21.56 |
5.95 |
10.41 |
5.79 |
(34.38 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.52 |
1.53 |
1.54 |
1.54 |
1.50 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.46 |
1.52 |
1.53 |
1.53 |
1.48 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.87 ) |
(0.81 ) |
(0.78 ) |
(0.74 ) |
(1.05 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
95 |
68 |
56 |
60 |
58 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$13,683 |
$13,194 |
$15,295 |
$17,722 |
$18,975 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
11
MFS New Discovery Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R3 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$26.59 |
$25.03 |
$22.61 |
$21.34 |
$40.45 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.18 ) |
$(0.14 ) |
$(0.12 ) |
$(0.11 ) |
$(0.21 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.99 |
1.70 |
2.54 |
1.40 |
(11.50 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$5.81 |
$1.56 |
$2.42 |
$1.29 |
$(11.71 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$— |
$— |
$— |
$(0.02 ) |
$(7.40 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$32.40 |
$26.59 |
$25.03 |
$22.61 |
$21.34 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
21.85 |
6.23 |
10.70 |
6.07 |
(34.22 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.27 |
1.28 |
1.29 |
1.29 |
1.25 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.21 |
1.27 |
1.28 |
1.28 |
1.24 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.62 ) |
(0.56 ) |
(0.53 ) |
(0.49 ) |
(0.78 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
95 |
68 |
56 |
60 |
58 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$84,314 |
$89,864 |
$101,597 |
$106,615 |
$109,206 |
|
Class R4 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$29.89 |
$28.07 |
$25.30 |
$23.81 |
$44.11 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.12 ) |
$(0.09 ) |
$(0.07 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
6.74 |
1.91 |
2.84 |
1.56 |
(12.74 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$6.62 |
$1.82 |
$2.77 |
$1.51 |
$(12.90 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$— |
$— |
$— |
$(0.02 ) |
$(7.40 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$36.51 |
$29.89 |
$28.07 |
$25.30 |
$23.81 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
22.15 |
6.48 |
10.95 |
6.36 |
(34.06 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.02 |
1.03 |
1.04 |
1.04 |
1.00 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.96 |
1.02 |
1.03 |
1.03 |
0.99 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.37 ) |
(0.32 ) |
(0.28 ) |
(0.22 ) |
(0.52 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
95 |
68 |
56 |
60 |
58 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$30,041 |
$26,326 |
$38,702 |
$40,709 |
$17,820 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
12
MFS New Discovery Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R6 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$33.40 |
$31.32 |
$28.19 |
$26.50 |
$48.14 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.10 ) |
$(0.06 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.03 ) |
$(0.12 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
7.54 |
2.14 |
3.17 |
1.74 |
(14.12 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$7.44 |
$2.08 |
$3.13 |
$1.71 |
$(14.24 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$— |
$— |
$— |
$(0.02 ) |
$(7.40 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$40.84 |
$33.40 |
$31.32 |
$28.19 |
$26.50 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
22.28 |
6.64 |
11.10 |
6.47 |
(33.98 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.91 |
0.91 |
0.92 |
0.91 |
0.89 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.85 |
0.89 |
0.90 |
0.89 |
0.88 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.26 ) |
(0.19 ) |
(0.15 ) |
(0.11 ) |
(0.36 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
95 |
68 |
56 |
60 |
58 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$989,265 |
$957,714 |
$1,129,844 |
$1,137,870 |
$1,087,826 |
|
(d) |
Per share data is based on average shares outstanding. |
|
(r) |
Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower. |
|
(s) |
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower. |
|
(t) |
Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges. |
|
(x) |
The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
13
MFS New Discovery Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
(1) Business and Organization
MFS New Discovery Fund (the fund) is a diversified series of MFS Series Trust I (the trust). The trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
General — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued. The fund will generally focus on securities of small size companies which may be more volatile than those of larger companies. The fund invests in foreign securities. Investments in foreign securities are vulnerable to the effects of changes in the relative values of the local currency and the U.S. dollar and to the effects of changes in each country’s market, economic, industrial, political, regulatory, geopolitical, environmental, public health, and other conditions.
Segment Reporting — An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 280, Segment Reporting as a component of a public entity that engages in business activities from which it may recognize revenues and incur expenses, has operating results that are regularly reviewed by the entity’s chief operating decision maker (CODM) in making resource allocation decisions and assessing segment performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. The fund represents a single operating segment and the Chairman’s Committee of the fund's adviser acts as the segment’s CODM. The fund’s total returns, expense ratios, and changes in net assets which are used by the CODM to assess segment performance and to make resource allocation decisions to the segment are consistent with that presented within the fund’s financial statements.
Balance Sheet Offsetting — The fund's accounting policy with respect to balance sheet offsetting is that, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement, or similar agreement, does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. The fund's right to setoff may be restricted or prohibited by the bankruptcy or insolvency laws of the particular jurisdiction to which a specific master netting agreement counterparty is subject. Balance sheet offsetting disclosures, to the extent applicable to the fund, have been included in the fund’s Significant Accounting Policies note under the captions for each of the fund’s in-scope financial instruments and transactions.
Investment Valuations — Subject to its oversight, the fund's Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments to MFS as the fund's adviser, pursuant to the fund’s valuation policy and procedures which have been adopted by the adviser and approved by the Board. In accordance with Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees designated the adviser as the “valuation designee” of the fund. If the adviser, as valuation designee, determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available for an investment, the investment is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures.
Under the fund's valuation policy and procedures, equity securities, including restricted equity securities, are generally valued at the last sale or official closing price on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Equity securities, for which there were no sales reported that day, are generally valued at the last quoted daily bid quotation on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Open-end investment companies are generally valued at net asset value per share. The values of foreign securities and other assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the mean of bid and asked prices for rates provided by a third-party pricing service.
Under the fund’s valuation policy and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for debt instruments, floating rate loans, and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from third-party pricing services or otherwise determined by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third-party pricing service may also be valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. In determining values, third-party pricing services can utilize both transaction data and
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market information such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, spreads and other market data. An investment may also be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that the investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halt of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. Events that occur after foreign markets close (such as developments in foreign markets and significant movements in the U.S. markets) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value may be deemed to have a material effect on the value of securities traded in foreign markets. Accordingly, the fund’s foreign equity securities may often be valued at fair value. The adviser generally relies on third-party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of an investment used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investment. There can be no assurance that the fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it were to sell the investment at the same time at which the fund determines its net asset value per share.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund's assets or liabilities. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fund's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. Level 1 includes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. The following is a summary of the levels used as of August 31, 2026 in valuing the fund's assets and liabilities:
|
Financial Instruments |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Total |
|
Equity Securities: |
||||
|
United States |
$1,895,036,601 |
$1 |
$— |
$1,895,036,602 |
|
Canada |
95,067,872 |
— |
— |
95,067,872 |
|
Denmark |
21,376,472 |
— |
— |
21,376,472 |
|
Germany |
17,092,599 |
— |
— |
17,092,599 |
|
United Kingdom |
16,418,720 |
— |
— |
16,418,720 |
|
Switzerland |
8,177,038 |
— |
— |
8,177,038 |
|
France |
— |
— |
0 |
0 |
|
Investment Companies |
133,646,064 |
— |
— |
133,646,064 |
|
Total |
$2,186,815,366 |
$1 |
$0 |
$2,186,815,367 |
For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Portfolio of Investments. At August 31, 2026, the fund held one level 3 security valued at $0, which was also held and valued at $0 at August 31, 2025.
Foreign Currency Translation — Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income, and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based upon currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions or on the reporting date for foreign denominated receivables and payables. Gains and losses attributable to foreign currency exchange rates on sales of securities are recorded for financial statement purposes as net realized gains and losses on investments. Gains and losses attributable to foreign exchange rate movements on receivables, payables, income and expenses are recorded for financial statement purposes as foreign currency transaction gains and losses. That portion of both realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed.
Security Loans — Under its Securities Lending Agency Agreement with the fund, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending, as lending agent, loans the securities of the fund to certain qualified institutions (the “Borrowers”) approved by the fund. Security loans can be terminated at the discretion of either the lending agent or the fund and the related securities must be returned within the earlier of the standard trade settlement period for such securities or within five business days. The loans are collateralized by cash and/or U.S. government securities in an amount typically at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. On loans collateralized by cash, the cash collateral is invested in a money market fund. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the fund on the next business day. The lending agent provides the fund with indemnification against Borrower default. In the event of Borrower default, the lending agent will, for the benefit of the fund, either purchase securities identical to those loaned or pay the fund the market value of the loaned securities. In return, the lending agent assumes the fund's rights to the related collateral. If the collateral value is less than the cost to purchase identical securities or the cash needed to pay their market value, the lending agent is responsible for the shortfall, but only to the
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extent that such shortfall is not due to a decline in collateral value resulting from collateral reinvestment for which the fund bears the risk of loss. At period end, the fund had investment securities on loan, all of which were classified as equity securities in the fund's Portfolio of Investments, with a fair value of $47,265,644. The fair value of the fund's investment securities on loan and a related liability of $48,810,642 for the obligation to return cash collateral received on securities loaned are both presented gross in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The collateral on securities loaned exceeded the value of securities on loan at period end. The liability for cash collateral for securities loaned is carried at fair value, which is categorized as level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. A portion of the income generated upon investment of the collateral is remitted to the Borrowers, and the remainder is allocated between the fund and the lending agent. On loans collateralized by U.S. government securities, a fee is received from the Borrower, and is allocated between the fund and the lending agent. Income from securities lending is separately reported in the Statement of Operations. The dividend and interest income earned on the securities loaned is accounted for in the same manner as other dividend and interest income.
Indemnifications — Under the fund's organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The fund's maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred.
Investment Transactions and Income — Dividends received in cash are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded when the fund is informed of the dividend if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividend payments received in additional securities are recorded on the ex-dividend date in an amount equal to the value of the security on such date.
The fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statement of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statement of Operations.
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. In determining the net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities is determined on the identified cost basis.
Tax Matters and Distributions — The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income tax is required. The fund’s federal tax returns, when filed, will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for generally a three-year period. Management has analyzed the fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state tax returns for all open tax years and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability. Foreign taxes, if any, have been accrued by the fund in the accompanying financial statements in accordance with the applicable foreign tax law. Foreign income taxes may be withheld by certain countries in which the fund invests. Additionally, capital gains realized by the fund on securities issued in or by certain foreign countries may be subject to capital gains tax imposed by those countries.
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future.
Book/tax differences primarily relate to wash sale loss deferrals.
The fund declared no distributions for the years ended August 31, 2026 and August 31, 2025.
The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:
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|
As of 8/31/26 |
|
|
Cost of investments |
$1,786,039,868 |
|
Gross appreciation |
497,957,357 |
|
Gross depreciation |
(97,181,858 ) |
|
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
$400,775,499 |
|
Undistributed ordinary income |
22,648,101 |
|
Undistributed long-term capital gain |
11,345,086 |
|
Other temporary differences |
14,134 |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
$434,782,820 |
Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest — The fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. The fund's income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), and common expenses are allocated to shareholders based on the daily net assets of each class. Dividends are declared separately for each class. Differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses. Class B and Class C shares will convert to Class A shares approximately eight years after purchase.
(3) Transactions with Affiliates
Investment Adviser — The fund has an investment advisory agreement with MFS to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the fund. The management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at the following annual rates based on the fund's average daily net assets:
|
Up to $1 billion |
0.90% |
|
In excess of $1 billion and up to $2.5 billion |
0.80% |
|
In excess of $2.5 billion and up to $5 billion |
0.75% |
|
In excess of $5 billion |
0.70% |
MFS has agreed in writing to reduce its management fee by a specified amount if certain MFS mutual fund assets exceed thresholds agreed to by MFS and the fund's Board of Trustees. MFS has also agreed in writing to waive at least 0.01% of its management fee as part of this agreement. The agreement to waive at least 0.01% of the management fee will continue until modified by the fund's Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until December 31, 2026. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this management fee reduction amounted to $287,972, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. The management fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.83% of the fund's average daily net assets.
The investment adviser has agreed in writing to pay a portion of the fund’s total annual operating expenses, excluding interest, taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage and transaction costs, certain tax reclaim recovery expenses (including contingency fees and closing agreement expenses), other interest expense, and investment-related expenses, such that total fund operating expenses do not exceed the following rates annually of each class's average daily net assets:
|
Classes |
||||||||
|
A |
B |
C |
I |
R1 |
R2 |
R3 |
R4 |
R6 |
|
1.21% |
1.96% |
1.96% |
0.96% |
1.96% |
1.46% |
1.21% |
0.96% |
0.85% |
This written agreement will continue until modified by the fund’s Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until December 31, 2027. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this reduction amounted to $1,027,428, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Distributor — MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (MFD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, as distributor, received $65,806 for the year ended August 31, 2026, as its portion of the initial sales charge on sales of Class A shares of the fund.
The Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for certain share classes pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
The fund's distribution plan provides that the fund will pay MFD for services provided by MFD and financial intermediaries in connection with the distribution and servicing of certain share classes. One component of the plan is a distribution fee paid to MFD and another component of the plan is a service fee paid to MFD. MFD may subsequently pay all, or a portion, of the distribution and/or service fees to financial intermediaries. The distribution and service fees are computed daily and paid monthly.
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Distribution Plan Fee Table:
|
Distribution
Fee Rate (d) |
Service
Fee Rate (d) |
Total
Distribution
Plan (d) |
Annual
Effective
Rate (e) |
Distribution
and Service
Fee |
|
|
Class A |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
$1,903,316 |
|
Class B |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
10,557 |
|
Class C |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
155,107 |
|
Class R1 |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
13,940 |
|
Class R2 |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.50% |
0.50% |
65,348 |
|
Class R3 |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
200,042 |
|
Total Distribution and Service Fees |
$2,348,310 |
(d)
In accordance with the distribution plan for certain classes, the fund pays distribution and/or service fees equal to these annual percentage rates of each
class’s average daily net assets. The distribution and service fee rates disclosed by class represent the current rates in effect at the end of the reporting
period. Any rate changes, if applicable, are detailed below.
(e)
The annual effective rates represent actual fees incurred under the distribution plan for the year ended August 31, 2026 based on each class's average daily net assets. MFD has voluntarily agreed to rebate a portion of each class's 0.25% service fee attributable to accounts for which there is no financial intermediary specified on the account except for accounts attributable to MFS or its affiliates' seed money. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this rebate amounted to $380, $2, and $4 for Class A, Class B, and Class C shares, respectively, and is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Certain Class A shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) in the event of a shareholder redemption within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within six years of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. All contingent deferred sales charges are paid to MFD and during the year ended August 31, 2026, were as follows:
|
Amount |
|
|
Class A |
$12,789 |
|
Class B |
— |
|
Class C |
1,086 |
Shareholder Servicing Agent — MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, receives a fee from the fund for its services as shareholder servicing agent calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the fund as determined periodically under the supervision of the fund's Board of Trustees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fee was $298,318, which equated to 0.0142% annually of the fund's average daily net assets. MFSC also receives reimbursement from the fund for out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs which may be paid to affiliated and unaffiliated service providers. Class R6 shares do not incur sub-accounting fees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, these out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs amounted to $1,374,971.
Administrator — MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the fund. Under an administrative services agreement, the fund reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. The fund is charged an annual fixed amount of $17,500 plus a fee based on average daily net assets. The administrative services fee is computed daily and paid monthly. The administrative services fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.0137% of the fund's average daily net assets.
Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation — The fund pays compensation to independent Trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. Independent Trustees’ compensation is accrued daily and paid subsequent to each Trustee Board meeting. The fund does not pay compensation directly to Trustees or officers of the fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration from MFS for their services to the fund. Certain officers and Trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS, MFD, and MFSC.
Other — The fund invests in the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio which is managed by MFS and seeks current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. This money market fund does not pay a management fee to MFS but does incur investment and operating costs.
During the year ended August 31, 2026, pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees and designed to comply with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) and relevant guidance, the fund engaged in sale transactions with funds and accounts for which MFS serves as investment adviser or sub-adviser (“cross-trades”) which amounted to $2,886,350. The sales transactions resulted in net realized gains (losses) of $120,908.
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The adviser has voluntarily undertaken to reimburse the fund from its own resources on a quarterly basis for the cost of investment research embedded in the cost of the fund’s securities trades. This agreement may be rescinded at any time. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this reimbursement amounted to $286,825, which is included in “Other” income in the Statement of Operations.
(4) Portfolio Securities
For the year ended August 31, 2026, purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, aggregated $1,911,869,889 and $2,302,879,186, respectively.
(5) Shares of Beneficial Interest
The fund's Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. Transactions in fund shares were as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|||
|
Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
|
|
Shares sold |
||||
|
Class A |
1,491,663 |
$43,142,487 |
2,680,781 |
$66,688,063 |
|
Class B |
207 |
3,563 |
358 |
5,209 |
|
Class C |
77,502 |
1,332,215 |
70,891 |
1,062,887 |
|
Class I |
630,221 |
22,336,205 |
1,497,878 |
45,797,102 |
|
Class R1 |
6,556 |
110,969 |
11,606 |
171,207 |
|
Class R2 |
57,542 |
1,461,749 |
74,372 |
1,618,716 |
|
Class R3 |
339,021 |
9,902,494 |
381,130 |
9,475,451 |
|
Class R4 |
174,636 |
5,660,896 |
244,693 |
6,817,709 |
|
Class R6 |
3,185,255 |
113,401,134 |
4,938,404 |
145,492,138 |
|
5,962,603 |
$197,351,712 |
9,900,113 |
$277,128,482 |
|
|
Shares reacquired |
||||
|
Class A |
(4,568,999 ) |
$(133,808,439 ) |
(5,914,851 ) |
$(147,882,960 ) |
|
Class B |
(55,892 ) |
(978,444 ) |
(101,719 ) |
(1,505,513 ) |
|
Class C |
(304,600 ) |
(5,304,625 ) |
(414,899 ) |
(6,228,412 ) |
|
Class I |
(2,668,251 ) |
(91,972,037 ) |
(2,655,141 ) |
(80,783,134 ) |
|
Class R1 |
(45,435 ) |
(753,042 ) |
(34,574 ) |
(507,181 ) |
|
Class R2 |
(141,185 ) |
(3,520,986 ) |
(204,658 ) |
(4,377,717 ) |
|
Class R3 |
(1,116,436 ) |
(31,337,913 ) |
(1,060,878 ) |
(26,378,674 ) |
|
Class R4 |
(232,588 ) |
(7,613,989 ) |
(742,990 ) |
(20,983,637 ) |
|
Class R6 |
(7,639,999 ) |
(282,046,548 ) |
(12,338,428 ) |
(390,292,675 ) |
|
(16,773,385 ) |
$(557,336,023 ) |
(23,468,138 ) |
$(678,939,903 ) |
|
|
Net change |
||||
|
Class A |
(3,077,336 ) |
$(90,665,952 ) |
(3,234,070 ) |
$(81,194,897 ) |
|
Class B |
(55,685 ) |
(974,881 ) |
(101,361 ) |
(1,500,304 ) |
|
Class C |
(227,098 ) |
(3,972,410 ) |
(344,008 ) |
(5,165,525 ) |
|
Class I |
(2,038,030 ) |
(69,635,832 ) |
(1,157,263 ) |
(34,986,032 ) |
|
Class R1 |
(38,879 ) |
(642,073 ) |
(22,968 ) |
(335,974 ) |
|
Class R2 |
(83,643 ) |
(2,059,237 ) |
(130,286 ) |
(2,759,001 ) |
|
Class R3 |
(777,415 ) |
(21,435,419 ) |
(679,748 ) |
(16,903,223 ) |
|
Class R4 |
(57,952 ) |
(1,953,093 ) |
(498,297 ) |
(14,165,928 ) |
|
Class R6 |
(4,454,744 ) |
(168,645,414 ) |
(7,400,024 ) |
(244,800,537 ) |
|
(10,810,782 ) |
$(359,984,311 ) |
(13,568,025 ) |
$(401,811,421 ) |
|
The fund is one of several mutual funds in which certain MFS funds may invest. The MFS funds do not invest in the underlying funds for the purpose of exercising management or control. At the end of the period, the MFS Growth Allocation Fund, the MFS Moderate Allocation Fund, the MFS Aggressive Growth Allocation Fund, and the MFS Conservative Allocation Fund were the owners of record of approximately 6%, 5%, 4%, and 2%, respectively, of the value of outstanding voting shares of the fund. In
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addition, the MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2065, the MFS Lifetime 2070 Fund, and the MFS Lifetime Income Fund were each the owners of record of less than 1% of the value of outstanding voting shares of the fund.
Effective June 1, 2019, purchases of the fund’s Class B shares were closed to new and existing investors subject to certain exceptions. Effective September 29, 2023, purchases of the fund's Class R1 and Class R2 shares were closed to new eligible investors.
(6) Line of Credit
The fund and certain other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1.45 billion unsecured committed line of credit of which $1.2 billion is reserved for use by the fund and certain other MFS U.S. funds. The line of credit is provided by a syndicate of banks under a credit agreement. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the highest of 1) Daily Simple SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate), 2) the Federal Funds Effective Rate, or 3) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate, each plus an agreed upon spread. A commitment fee, based on the average daily unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds. The line of credit expires on March 11, 2027 unless extended or renewed. In addition, the fund and other funds managed by MFS have established unsecured uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, at rates equal to customary reference rates plus an agreed upon spread. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fund’s commitment fee and interest expense were $9,434 and $0, respectively, and are included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statement of Operations.
(7) Investments in Affiliated Issuers
An affiliated issuer may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. The following were affiliated issuers for the year ended August 31, 2026:
|
Affiliated Issuers |
Beginning
Value |
Purchases |
Sales
Proceeds |
Realized
Gain
(Loss) |
Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation |
Ending
Value |
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$70,827,143 |
$897,818,241 |
$883,808,945 |
$639 |
$(1,656 ) |
$84,835,422 |
|
Affiliated Issuers |
Dividend
Income |
Capital Gain
Distributions |
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$3,025,417 |
$— |
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MFS New Discovery Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of MFS New Discovery Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of MFS New Discovery Fund (the “Fund”) (one of the funds constituting MFS Series Trust I (the “Trust”)), including the portfolio of investments, as of August 31, 2026, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund (one of the funds constituting MFS Series Trust I) at August 31, 2026, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and its financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2026, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and others; when replies were not received from brokers and others, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the auditor of one or more MFS investment companies since 1993.
Boston, Massachusetts
October 16, 2026
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MFS New Discovery Fund
Federal Tax Information (unaudited)
The fund will notify shareholders of amounts for use in preparing 2026 income tax forms in January 2027.
The fund designates the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income eligible to be taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gain.
The fund designates $4,000 as capital gain dividends paid during the fiscal year.
The fund designates the maximum amount allowable as Section 199A dividends as defined in Proposed Treasury Regulation §1.199A-3(d).
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS New Discovery Fund.
ITEM 9. PROXY DISCLOSURES FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS New Discovery Fund.
ITEM 10. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS OF OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
This information is disclosed as part of the financial statements included in Item 7 above for MFS New Discovery Fund. See the Statement of Operations and Note 3 within the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
ITEM 11. STATEMENT REGARDING BASIS FOR APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT.
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MFS New Discovery Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement
MFS New Discovery Fund
The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that both the full Board of Trustees and a majority of the non-interested (“independent”) Trustees, voting separately, annually approve the continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS. The Trustees consider matters bearing on the Fund and its advisory arrangements at their meetings throughout the year, including a review of performance data at each regular meeting. In addition, the independent Trustees met several times over the course of several months beginning in April and ending in July, 2026 (“contract review meetings”) for the specific purpose of considering whether to approve the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for the Fund and the other investment companies that the Board oversees (the “MFS Funds”). The independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately from MFS during various contract review meetings. The independent Trustees were also assisted in this process by an independent consultant who was retained by and reported to the independent Trustees.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the investment advisory agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees, considered such information and factors as they believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to them and their own business judgment, to be relevant. The investment advisory agreement for the Fund was considered separately, although the Trustees also took into account the common interests of all MFS Funds in their review. As described below, the Trustees considered the nature, quality, and extent of the various investment advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by MFS under the existing investment advisory agreement and other arrangements with the Fund.
In connection with their contract review meetings, the Trustees received and relied upon materials that included, among other items: (i) information provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party, on the investment performance of the Fund for various time periods ended December 31, 2025 and the investment performance of a group of funds with substantially similar investment classifications/objectives (the “Broadridge performance universe”), (ii) information provided by Broadridge on the Fund’s advisory fees and other expenses and the advisory fees and other expenses of comparable funds identified by Broadridge as well as all other funds in the same investment classification/category (the “Broadridge expense group and universe”), (iii) information provided by MFS on the advisory fees of portfolios of other clients of MFS, including institutional separate accounts and other clients, (iv) information as to whether and to what extent applicable expense waivers, reimbursements or fee “breakpoints” are observed for the Fund, (v) information regarding MFS’ financial results and financial condition, including MFS’ and certain of its affiliates’ estimated profitability from services performed for the Fund and the MFS Funds as a whole, and compared to MFS’ institutional business, (vi) MFS’ views regarding the outlook for the mutual fund industry and the strategic business plans of MFS, (vii) descriptions of various functions performed by MFS for the Funds, such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and (viii) information regarding the overall organization of MFS, including information about MFS’ senior management and other personnel providing investment advisory, administrative and other services to the Fund and the other MFS Funds. The comparative performance, fee and expense information prepared and provided by Broadridge was not independently verified and the independent Trustees did not independently verify any information provided to them by MFS.
The Trustees’ conclusion as to the continuation of the investment advisory agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Trustees and not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. It is also important to recognize that the fee arrangements for the Fund and other MFS Funds are the result of years of review and discussion between the independent Trustees and MFS, that certain aspects of such arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and that the Trustees’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of these same arrangements during the course of the year and in prior years.
Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2025, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 4th quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 2nd quintile for the one-year period and the 4th quintile for the three-year period ended December 31, 2025 relative to the Broadridge performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.
The Trustees expressed continued concern to MFS about the substandard investment performance of the Fund. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year, as to MFS’ efforts to improve the Fund’s performance. In addition, the Trustees requested that they receive a separate update on the Fund’s performance at each of their regular meetings. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context
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MFS New Discovery Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement - continued
of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that MFS’ responses and efforts and plans to improve investment performance were sufficient to support approval of the continuance of the investment advisory agreement for an additional one-year period, but that they would continue to closely monitor the performance of the Fund.
In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees considered, among other information, the Fund’s advisory fee and the total expense ratio of the Fund’s Class I shares as a percentage of average daily net assets and the advisory fee and total expense ratios of the Broadridge expense group based on information provided by Broadridge. The Trustees considered that MFS currently observes an expense limitation for the Fund, which may not be changed without the Trustees’ approval. The Trustees also considered that, according to the data provided by Broadridge (which takes into account any fee reductions or expense limitations that were in effect during the Fund’s last fiscal year), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each higher than the Broadridge expense group median.
The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged by MFS to any institutional separate accounts advised by MFS (“separate accounts”) and unaffiliated investment companies for which MFS serves as subadviser (“subadvised funds”) that have comparable investment strategies to the Fund, if any. In comparing these fees, the Trustees considered information provided by MFS as to the generally broader scope of services provided by MFS to the Fund, as well as the more extensive regulatory burdens imposed on MFS in managing the Fund, in comparison to separate accounts and subadvised funds. The Trustees also considered the higher demands placed on MFS’ investment personnel and trading infrastructure as a result of the daily cash in-flows and out-flows of the Fund in comparison to separate accounts.
The Trustees also considered whether the Fund may benefit from any economies of scale in the management of the Fund in the event of growth in assets of the Fund and/or growth in assets of the MFS Funds as a whole. They noted that the Fund’s advisory fee rate schedule is subject to contractual breakpoints that reduce the Fund’s advisory fee rate on average daily net assets over $1 billion, $2.5 billion, and $5 billion. The Trustees also noted that MFS has agreed in writing to waive a portion of the management fees of certain MFS Funds, including the Fund, if the total combined assets of certain funds within the MFS Funds’ complex increase above agreed upon thresholds (the “group fee waiver”), enabling the Fund’s shareholders to share in the benefits from any economies of scale at the complex level. The group fee waiver is reviewed and renewed annually between the Board and MFS. The Trustees concluded that the breakpoints and the group fee waiver were sufficient to allow the Fund to benefit from economies of scale as its assets and overall complex assets grow.
The Trustees also considered information prepared by MFS relating to MFS’ costs and profits with respect to the Fund, the MFS Funds considered as a group, and other investment companies and accounts advised by MFS, as well as MFS’ methodologies used to determine and allocate its costs to the MFS Funds, the Fund and other accounts and products for purposes of estimating profitability.
After reviewing these and other factors described herein, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that the advisory fees charged to the Fund represent reasonable compensation in light of the services being provided by MFS to the Fund.
In addition, the Trustees considered MFS’ resources and related efforts to continue to retain, attract and motivate capable personnel to serve the Fund. The Trustees also considered current and developing conditions in the financial services industry, including the presence of large and well-capitalized companies which are spending, and appear to be prepared to continue to spend, substantial sums to engage personnel and to provide services to competing investment companies. In this regard, the Trustees also considered the financial resources of MFS and its ultimate parent, Sun Life Financial Inc. The Trustees also considered the advantages and possible disadvantages to the Fund of having an adviser that also serves other investment companies as well as other accounts.
The Trustees also considered the nature, quality, cost, and extent of administrative, transfer agency, and distribution services provided to the Fund by MFS and its affiliates under agreements and plans other than the investment advisory agreement, including any 12b-1 fees the Fund pays to MFS Fund Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of MFS. The Trustees also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain other services MFS performs or arranges for on the Fund’s behalf, which may include securities lending programs, directed expense payment programs, class action recovery programs, and MFS’ interaction with third-party service providers, principally custodians and sub-custodians. The Trustees concluded that the various non-advisory services provided by MFS and its affiliates on behalf of the Fund were satisfactory.
The Trustees considered so-called “fall-out benefits” to MFS such as reputational value derived from serving as investment manager to the MFS Funds. The Trustees also considered that MFS discontinued its historic practice of obtaining investment research from portfolio brokerage commissions paid by certain MFS Funds effective January 2018, and directly pays or voluntarily reimburses a Fund, if applicable, for the costs of external research acquired through the use of the Fund’s portfolio brokerage commissions.
Based on their evaluation of factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board of Trustees, including the independent Trustees, concluded that the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS should be continued for an additional one-year period, commencing August 1, 2026.
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MFS Core Equity Fund
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
MFS Core Equity Fund
Portfolio of Investments − 8/31/26
The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – 98.9% |
||||
|
Aerospace & Defense – 2.5% |
||||
|
Curtiss-Wright Corp. |
28,508 |
$16,606,765 |
||
|
General Dynamics Corp. |
55,467 |
20,597,671 |
||
|
General Electric Co. |
39,433 |
13,238,052 |
||
|
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. |
93,588 |
22,924,381 |
||
|
Leidos Holdings, Inc. |
163,633 |
22,942,983 |
||
|
Moog, Inc., “A” |
25,016 |
9,293,444 |
||
|
RBC Bearings, Inc. (a) |
25,384 |
12,546,296 |
||
|
RTX Corp. |
176,217 |
36,605,557 |
||
|
Textron, Inc. |
120,807 |
9,732,212 |
||
|
$164,487,361 |
||||
|
Apparel, Footwear, & Accessories – 0.4% |
||||
|
Amer Sports, Inc. (a) |
306,412 |
$9,360,887 |
||
|
Birkenstock Holding PLC (a)(l) |
313,705 |
10,951,441 |
||
|
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. |
188,134 |
3,711,884 |
||
|
$24,024,212 |
||||
|
Auto & Auto Components – 1.2% |
||||
|
Carvana Co. (a) |
473,404 |
$34,776,258 |
||
|
LKQ Corp. |
380,595 |
9,552,935 |
||
|
Tesla, Inc. (a) |
86,390 |
31,787,200 |
||
|
$76,116,393 |
||||
|
Brokerage & Asset Managers – 1.6% |
||||
|
Blackrock, Inc. |
8,787 |
$10,154,345 |
||
|
KKR & Co., Inc. |
265,370 |
29,116,396 |
||
|
Northern Trust Corp. |
58,373 |
10,831,694 |
||
|
Raymond James Financial, Inc. |
149,526 |
26,641,047 |
||
|
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (a) |
161,406 |
16,916,963 |
||
|
TPG, Inc. |
215,288 |
11,651,387 |
||
|
$105,311,832 |
||||
|
Business Services – 0.8% |
||||
|
Accenture PLC, “A” |
54,128 |
$10,271,329 |
||
|
CoStar Group, Inc. (a) |
564,849 |
18,114,708 |
||
|
Global Payments, Inc. |
161,262 |
14,682,905 |
||
|
Paymentus Holdings, Inc., “A” (a) |
346,929 |
12,350,672 |
||
|
$55,419,614 |
||||
|
Chemicals – 0.4% |
||||
|
Linde PLC |
47,209 |
$23,112,582 |
||
|
Construction – 1.3% |
||||
|
CRH PLC |
327,418 |
$30,872,243 |
||
|
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. |
60,046 |
13,480,928 |
||
|
Sherwin-Williams Co. |
52,931 |
17,933,552 |
||
|
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. |
85,089 |
15,538,102 |
||
RGIFS-ANN
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Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Construction – continued |
||||
|
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (a) |
101,448 |
$9,995,672 |
||
|
$87,820,497 |
||||
|
Consumer Products – 0.8% |
||||
|
Colgate-Palmolive Co. |
284,359 |
$25,541,125 |
||
|
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (a) |
31,095 |
3,390,910 |
||
|
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. |
65,450 |
5,650,299 |
||
|
Kenvue, Inc. |
1,044,955 |
19,728,750 |
||
|
$54,311,084 |
||||
|
Consumer Services – 1.1% |
||||
|
Cintas Corp. |
74,665 |
$15,066,650 |
||
|
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (a) |
209,627 |
8,808,527 |
||
|
Uber Technologies, Inc. (a) |
611,348 |
46,248,476 |
||
|
$70,123,653 |
||||
|
Containers – 0.3% |
||||
|
Avery Dennison Corp. |
65,766 |
$11,450,518 |
||
|
Smurfit Westrock PLC |
236,854 |
11,108,453 |
||
|
$22,558,971 |
||||
|
Diversified Financial Services – 2.8% |
||||
|
CME Group, Inc. |
91,456 |
$26,110,688 |
||
|
Mastercard, Inc., “A” |
159,414 |
93,944,264 |
||
|
Moody's Corp. |
55,988 |
28,253,784 |
||
|
Visa, Inc., “A” |
93,745 |
35,564,041 |
||
|
$183,872,777 |
||||
|
Electrical Equipment – 2.3% |
||||
|
AMETEK, Inc. |
108,962 |
$25,624,594 |
||
|
Amphenol Corp., “A” |
266,317 |
42,224,560 |
||
|
Arxis, Inc. (a) |
219,650 |
11,371,281 |
||
|
Eaton Corp. PLC |
55,523 |
22,313,583 |
||
|
Emerson Electric Co. |
165,219 |
25,185,984 |
||
|
W.W. Grainger, Inc. |
16,874 |
22,096,334 |
||
|
$148,816,336 |
||||
|
Energy - Independent – 2.9% |
||||
|
ConocoPhillips |
453,543 |
$60,089,912 |
||
|
EQT Corp. |
214,538 |
11,623,669 |
||
|
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. |
452,532 |
72,835,025 |
||
|
Permian Resources Corp. |
472,271 |
10,999,192 |
||
|
Valero Energy Corp. |
87,257 |
31,318,282 |
||
|
$186,866,080 |
||||
|
Energy - Renewables – 0.5% |
||||
|
GE Vernova, Inc. |
35,127 |
$31,562,663 |
||
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MFS Core Equity Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Engineering - Construction – 1.1% |
||||
|
Jacobs Solutions, Inc. |
145,192 |
$21,640,868 |
||
|
Legence Corp., “A” (a) |
484,746 |
25,967,843 |
||
|
MYR Group, Inc. (a) |
89,060 |
25,953,865 |
||
|
$73,562,576 |
||||
|
Entertainment & Leisure – 0.4% |
||||
|
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (a) |
128,084 |
$23,041,031 |
||
|
Food & Beverages – 1.3% |
||||
|
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (a) |
119,279 |
$3,751,325 |
||
|
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC |
122,512 |
13,233,746 |
||
|
Mondelez International, Inc. |
370,272 |
22,982,783 |
||
|
PepsiCo, Inc. |
251,884 |
35,349,401 |
||
|
Tyson Foods, Inc., “A” |
136,188 |
7,509,406 |
||
|
$82,826,661 |
||||
|
Food & Drug Stores – 0.1% |
||||
|
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (a) |
72,313 |
$5,932,559 |
||
|
Global Systemically Important Banks – 3.7% |
||||
|
Bank of America Corp. |
1,550,285 |
$96,024,653 |
||
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co. |
351,224 |
125,042,768 |
||
|
Morgan Stanley |
85,771 |
18,296,670 |
||
|
$239,364,091 |
||||
|
Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly – 9.7% |
||||
|
Apple, Inc. (s) |
1,116,431 |
$353,741,162 |
||
|
Arista Networks, Inc. (a) |
421,239 |
82,432,260 |
||
|
Coherent Corp. (a) |
39,177 |
10,884,546 |
||
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
470,465 |
24,577,091 |
||
|
Micron Technology, Inc. |
64,049 |
61,405,698 |
||
|
Sandisk Corp. of Delaware (a) |
20,651 |
32,353,922 |
||
|
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC |
49,049 |
40,631,211 |
||
|
Zebra Technologies Corp., “A” (a) |
66,100 |
23,369,655 |
||
|
$629,395,545 |
||||
|
Health Maintenance Organizations – 1.0% |
||||
|
Cigna Group |
148,017 |
$40,864,533 |
||
|
Humana, Inc. |
62,077 |
23,789,769 |
||
|
$64,654,302 |
||||
|
Insurance – 3.1% |
||||
|
Aon PLC |
106,237 |
$34,157,320 |
||
|
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. |
98,630 |
25,855,855 |
||
|
Assurant, Inc. |
30,359 |
8,556,988 |
||
|
Chubb Ltd. |
125,792 |
42,593,171 |
||
|
Everest Group Ltd. |
23,922 |
8,962,377 |
||
|
Lincoln National Corp. |
217,080 |
9,245,437 |
||
|
Principal Financial Group, Inc. |
155,110 |
17,086,918 |
||
|
Progressive Corp. |
121,411 |
26,477,311 |
||
|
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. |
88,325 |
8,063,189 |
||
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MFS Core Equity Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Insurance – continued |
||||
|
Willis Towers Watson PLC |
65,859 |
$22,296,564 |
||
|
$203,295,130 |
||||
|
Interactive Media Services – 6.7% |
||||
|
Alphabet, Inc., “A” (s) |
895,275 |
$303,811,571 |
||
|
Meta Platforms, Inc., “A” |
235,706 |
134,903,972 |
||
|
$438,715,543 |
||||
|
Machinery & Tools – 2.0% |
||||
|
Caterpillar, Inc. |
27,961 |
$22,298,059 |
||
|
Donaldson Co., Inc. |
106,754 |
9,702,871 |
||
|
Nordson Corp. |
58,238 |
18,736,329 |
||
|
Parker Hannifin Corp. |
21,664 |
21,218,588 |
||
|
Pentair PLC |
324,124 |
19,596,537 |
||
|
Timken Co. |
44,701 |
5,384,236 |
||
|
Trane Technologies PLC |
75,633 |
33,611,305 |
||
|
$130,547,925 |
||||
|
Media – 1.4% |
||||
|
Netflix, Inc. (a) |
560,390 |
$45,419,610 |
||
|
Spotify Technology S.A. (a) |
88,997 |
48,380,549 |
||
|
$93,800,159 |
||||
|
Medical & Health Technology & Services – 0.2% |
||||
|
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (a) |
18,162 |
$10,110,604 |
||
|
Lumexa Imaging Holdings, Inc. (a) |
453,221 |
5,289,089 |
||
|
$15,399,693 |
||||
|
Medical Equipment – 3.6% |
||||
|
Becton, Dickinson and Co. |
196,636 |
$36,989,198 |
||
|
Boston Scientific Corp. (a) |
840,297 |
40,586,345 |
||
|
Medtronic PLC |
616,159 |
55,854,813 |
||
|
Natera, Inc. (a) |
18,518 |
5,962,055 |
||
|
Repligen Corp. (a) |
238,239 |
43,116,494 |
||
|
STERIS PLC |
51,353 |
11,946,762 |
||
|
UFP Technologies, Inc. (a) |
26,625 |
7,932,919 |
||
|
Waters Corp. (a) |
75,885 |
31,464,198 |
||
|
$233,852,784 |
||||
|
Natural Gas - Pipeline – 0.5% |
||||
|
Cheniere Energy, Inc. |
109,395 |
$31,909,428 |
||
|
Non-Global Systemically Important Banks – 1.0% |
||||
|
Columbia Banking System, Inc. |
215,574 |
$6,389,613 |
||
|
Community Financial System, “I” |
285,883 |
17,939,158 |
||
|
Fifth Third Bancorp |
334,524 |
17,987,356 |
||
|
M&T Bank Corp. |
55,145 |
12,900,621 |
||
|
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. |
151,858 |
10,866,959 |
||
|
$66,083,707 |
||||
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Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Oil Services – 0.5% |
||||
|
SLB Ltd. |
290,148 |
$17,437,895 |
||
|
TechnipFMC PLC |
153,676 |
12,009,779 |
||
|
$29,447,674 |
||||
|
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology – 6.1% |
||||
|
Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
782,204 |
$114,467,733 |
||
|
Illumina, Inc. (a) |
43,209 |
9,230,739 |
||
|
Johnson & Johnson |
368,687 |
98,015,439 |
||
|
Pfizer, Inc. |
4,022,747 |
114,487,380 |
||
|
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) |
107,985 |
58,799,992 |
||
|
$395,001,283 |
||||
|
Pollution Control – 0.6% |
||||
|
GFL Environmental, Inc. |
880,232 |
$37,225,011 |
||
|
Real Estate – 0.6% |
||||
|
Federal Realty Investment Trust, REIT |
188,011 |
$21,814,916 |
||
|
NNN REIT, Inc. |
349,273 |
15,787,140 |
||
|
$37,602,056 |
||||
|
Real Estate - Storage & Office – 0.4% |
||||
|
Highwoods Properties, Inc., REIT |
347,115 |
$10,621,719 |
||
|
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc., REIT |
181,631 |
6,727,612 |
||
|
SmartStop Self Storage REIT |
195,943 |
6,362,269 |
||
|
$23,711,600 |
||||
|
Restaurants – 0.6% |
||||
|
Aramark |
383,599 |
$21,600,460 |
||
|
Performance Food Group Co. (a) |
197,099 |
19,546,308 |
||
|
$41,146,768 |
||||
|
Retail & E-commerce – 6.3% |
||||
|
Amazon.com, Inc. (a)(s) |
1,181,245 |
$306,852,014 |
||
|
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (a) |
497,734 |
45,119,587 |
||
|
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., “A” (a) |
532,532 |
26,770,383 |
||
|
TJX Cos., Inc. |
238,390 |
31,922,805 |
||
|
$410,664,789 |
||||
|
Semiconductor & Electronic Components – 14.5% |
||||
|
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. |
54,828 |
$15,179,680 |
||
|
Advanced Micro Devices (a) |
185,852 |
87,484,253 |
||
|
Analog Devices, Inc. |
77,124 |
27,929,685 |
||
|
Applied Materials, Inc. |
63,199 |
28,969,790 |
||
|
Broadcom, Inc. |
608,216 |
225,246,714 |
||
|
KLA Corp. |
306,977 |
53,859,115 |
||
|
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (a) |
55,110 |
14,539,671 |
||
|
Marvell Technology, Inc. |
59,894 |
12,677,164 |
||
|
NVIDIA Corp. |
2,172,529 |
479,650,953 |
||
|
$945,537,025 |
||||
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Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Software – 9.7% |
||||
|
Bentley Systems, Inc., “B” |
486,751 |
$17,888,099 |
||
|
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a) |
174,534 |
59,128,629 |
||
|
DigitalOcean, Inc. (a) |
81,140 |
8,981,387 |
||
|
Guidewire Software, Inc. (a) |
83,691 |
17,135,732 |
||
|
Microsoft Corp. |
711,005 |
360,685,726 |
||
|
MongoDB, Inc. (a) |
38,277 |
17,353,644 |
||
|
Okta, Inc. (a) |
246,153 |
42,594,315 |
||
|
Palantir Technologies, Inc. (a) |
251,545 |
46,882,957 |
||
|
ServiceTitan, Inc., “A” (a) |
194,476 |
19,066,427 |
||
|
Snowflake, Inc., “A” (a) |
86,487 |
28,664,386 |
||
|
Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (a) |
477,766 |
14,796,413 |
||
|
$633,177,715 |
||||
|
Telecom - Infrastructure – 0.4% |
||||
|
Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust, Inc., REIT (a) |
1,203,430 |
$24,140,806 |
||
|
Telecom Services – 0.6% |
||||
|
Space Exploration Technologies, “A” (a) |
124,663 |
$17,912,826 |
||
|
T-Mobile USA, Inc. |
134,090 |
24,195,200 |
||
|
$42,108,026 |
||||
|
Tobacco – 0.6% |
||||
|
Philip Morris International, Inc. |
204,497 |
$38,302,288 |
||
|
Transportation & Logistics – 0.9% |
||||
|
FedEx Corp. |
42,643 |
$13,961,318 |
||
|
Union Pacific Corp. |
91,291 |
27,448,465 |
||
|
XPO, Inc. (a) |
89,066 |
17,277,913 |
||
|
$58,687,696 |
||||
|
Travel, Gaming, & Lodging – 0.6% |
||||
|
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. |
76,605 |
$24,228,630 |
||
|
Viking Holdings Ltd. (a) |
158,588 |
13,660,770 |
||
|
$37,889,400 |
||||
|
Utilities – 1.8% |
||||
|
Duke Energy Corp. |
145,882 |
$17,492,711 |
||
|
Evergy, Inc. |
151,895 |
12,306,533 |
||
|
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
216,309 |
17,810,883 |
||
|
PG&E Corp. |
1,667,038 |
22,121,594 |
||
|
Sempra |
250,640 |
20,477,288 |
||
|
Vistra Corp. |
117,122 |
16,089,049 |
||
|
Xcel Energy, Inc. |
183,288 |
13,873,069 |
||
|
$120,171,127 |
||||
|
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost, $3,914,230,196) |
$6,441,598,453 |
|||
|
Mutual Funds (h) – 0.3% |
||||
|
Money Market Funds – 0.3% |
||||
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 3.75% (v) (Identified Cost, $18,338,006) |
18,337,170 |
$18,339,004 |
||
6
MFS Core Equity Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Collateral for Securities Loaned – 0.2% |
||||
|
JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund - Class IM Shares, 3.62% (j) (Identified Cost, $10,957,100) |
10,957,100 |
$10,957,100 |
||
|
Other Assets, Less Liabilities – 0.6% |
38,555,260 |
|||
|
Net Assets – 100.0% |
$6,509,449,817 |
|||
|
(a) |
Non-income producing security. |
|
(h) |
An affiliated issuer, which may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. At period end, the aggregate values of the fund's investments in affiliated issuers and in unaffiliated issuers were $18,339,004 and $6,452,555,553, respectively. |
|
(j) |
The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. |
|
(l) |
A portion of this security is on loan. See Note 2 for additional information. |
|
(s) |
Security or a portion of the security was pledged to cover collateral requirements. |
|
(v) |
Affiliated issuer that is available only to investment companies managed by MFS. The rate quoted for the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. |
|
The following abbreviations are used in this report and are defined: |
|
|
REIT |
Real Estate Investment Trust |
At August 31, 2026, the fund had cash collateral of $5,179 and other liquid securities collateral with an aggregate value of $564,400. Cash collateral posted and/or cash pledged in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities are comprised of cash collateral.
See Notes to Financial Statements
7
MFS Core Equity Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Assets and Liabilities
This statement represents your fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of the fund.
|
At 8/31/26 Assets |
|
|
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value, including $10,479,982 of securities on loan (identified cost, $3,925,187,296) |
$6,452,555,553 |
|
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $18,338,006) |
18,339,004 |
|
Cash pledged |
5,179 |
|
Receivables for |
|
|
Investments sold |
48,053,573 |
|
Fund shares sold |
3,641,859 |
|
Interest and dividends |
6,146,735 |
|
Other assets |
12,144 |
|
Total assets |
$6,528,754,047 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
Payables for |
|
|
Fund shares reacquired |
$6,712,240 |
|
Collateral for securities loaned, at value |
10,957,100 |
|
Payable to affiliates |
|
|
Investment adviser |
363,718 |
|
Administrative services fee |
6,392 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
922,004 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
94,590 |
|
Payable for independent Trustees' compensation |
422 |
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
247,764 |
|
Total liabilities |
$19,304,230 |
|
Net assets |
$6,509,449,817 |
|
Net assets consist of |
|
|
Paid-in capital |
$3,189,429,004 |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
3,320,020,813 |
|
Net assets |
$6,509,449,817 |
|
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding |
112,232,869 |
|
Net assets |
Shares
outstanding |
Net asset value
per share (a) |
|
|
Class A |
$2,999,666,243 |
53,978,005 |
$55.57 |
|
Class B |
2,787,672 |
63,448 |
43.94 |
|
Class C |
80,366,893 |
1,876,286 |
42.83 |
|
Class I |
1,092,919,242 |
17,956,907 |
60.86 |
|
Class R1 |
8,173,512 |
190,770 |
42.84 |
|
Class R2 |
14,964,929 |
280,245 |
53.40 |
|
Class R3 |
35,371,239 |
637,986 |
55.44 |
|
Class R4 |
25,930,281 |
458,361 |
56.57 |
|
Class R6 |
2,249,269,806 |
36,790,861 |
61.14 |
|
(a) |
Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except for Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $58.96 [100 / 94.25 x $55.57]. On sales of $50,000 or more, the maximum offering price of Class A shares is reduced. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, and Class C shares. Redemption price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for Classes I, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R6. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
8
MFS Core Equity Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Operations
This statement describes how much your fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. It also describes any gains and/or losses generated by fund operations.
|
Year ended 8/31/26 Net investment income (loss) |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers |
$71,934,598 |
|
Dividends from affiliated issuers |
1,616,504 |
|
Income on securities loaned |
423,057 |
|
Other |
261,572 |
|
Foreign taxes withheld |
(56,018 ) |
|
Total investment income |
$74,179,713 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
Management fee |
$33,672,912 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
8,495,311 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
4,141,104 |
|
Administrative services fee |
569,651 |
|
Independent Trustees' compensation |
126,490 |
|
Custodian fee |
137,329 |
|
Shareholder communications |
271,352 |
|
Audit and tax fees |
77,141 |
|
Legal fees |
36,996 |
|
Miscellaneous |
296,500 |
|
Total expenses |
$47,824,786 |
|
Reduction of expenses by investment adviser and distributor |
(891,914 ) |
|
Net expenses |
$46,932,872 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$27,246,841 |
|
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
|
|
Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis) |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers |
$879,265,783 |
|
Affiliated issuers |
(5,467 ) |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
$879,260,316 |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers |
$972,062 |
|
Affiliated issuers |
(822 ) |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) |
$971,240 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
$880,231,556 |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$907,478,397 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
9
MFS Core Equity Fund
Financial Statements | Statements of Changes in Net Assets
These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.
|
Year ended |
||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
|
|
Change in net assets |
||
|
From operations |
||
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$27,246,841 |
$33,879,091 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
879,260,316 |
847,569,059 |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) |
971,240 |
(87,589,513 ) |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$907,478,397 |
$793,858,637 |
|
Total distributions to shareholders |
$(770,009,078 ) |
$(503,905,097 ) |
|
Change in net assets from fund share transactions |
$(319,655,489 ) |
$(571,064,807 ) |
|
Total change in net assets |
$(182,186,170 ) |
$(281,111,267 ) |
|
Net assets |
||
|
At beginning of period |
6,691,635,987 |
6,972,747,254 |
|
At end of period |
$6,509,449,817 |
$6,691,635,987 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
10
MFS Core Equity Fund
Financial Statements | Financial Highlights
The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund's financial performance for the past 5 years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.
|
Class A |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$54.98 |
$52.69 |
$43.63 |
$40.07 |
$49.38 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.15 |
$0.19 |
$0.22 |
$0.25 |
$0.15 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
7.24 |
6.25 |
9.99 |
4.76 |
(6.00 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$7.39 |
$6.44 |
$10.21 |
$5.01 |
$(5.85 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.24 ) |
$(0.27 ) |
$(0.29 ) |
$(0.15 ) |
$(0.08 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(6.56 ) |
(3.88 ) |
(0.86 ) |
(1.30 ) |
(3.39 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(6.80 ) |
$(4.15 ) |
$(1.15 ) |
$(1.45 ) |
$(3.46 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$55.57 |
$54.98 |
$52.69 |
$43.63 |
$40.07 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
14.93 |
12.67 |
23.92 |
12.97 |
(12.87 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.88 |
0.89 |
0.90 |
0.92 |
0.92 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.87 |
0.88 |
0.89 |
0.90 |
0.91 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.27 |
0.36 |
0.47 |
0.63 |
0.35 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
57 |
43 |
30 |
35 |
25 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$2,999,666 |
$2,925,639 |
$2,800,060 |
$2,356,842 |
$2,156,741 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions excluding interest expense and fees |
N/A |
0.87 |
0.88 |
0.89 |
0.89 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
11
MFS Core Equity Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class B |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$44.92 |
$43.82 |
$36.52 |
$33.87 |
$42.49 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.19 ) |
$(0.17 ) |
$(0.11 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.77 |
5.15 |
8.34 |
3.99 |
(5.07 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$5.58 |
$4.98 |
$8.23 |
$3.95 |
$(5.23 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$— |
$— |
$(0.07 ) |
$— |
$— |
|
From net realized gain |
(6.56 ) |
(3.88 ) |
(0.86 ) |
(1.30 ) |
(3.39 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(6.56 ) |
$(3.88 ) |
$(0.93 ) |
$(1.30 ) |
$(3.39 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$43.94 |
$44.92 |
$43.82 |
$36.52 |
$33.87 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
14.10 |
11.82 |
23.00 |
12.14 |
(13.52 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.64 |
1.64 |
1.65 |
1.67 |
1.67 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.62 |
1.63 |
1.64 |
1.65 |
1.66 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.45 ) |
(0.39 ) |
(0.28 ) |
(0.13 ) |
(0.42 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
57 |
43 |
30 |
35 |
25 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$2,788 |
$6,505 |
$9,486 |
$11,587 |
$15,456 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions excluding interest expense and fees |
N/A |
1.62 |
1.63 |
1.64 |
1.64 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
12
MFS Core Equity Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class C |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$43.96 |
$42.95 |
$35.88 |
$33.30 |
$41.83 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.19 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
$(0.11 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.15 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.62 |
5.05 |
8.17 |
3.92 |
(4.99 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$5.43 |
$4.89 |
$8.06 |
$3.88 |
$(5.14 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$— |
$— |
$(0.13 ) |
$— |
$— |
|
From net realized gain |
(6.56 ) |
(3.88 ) |
(0.86 ) |
(1.30 ) |
(3.39 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(6.56 ) |
$(3.88 ) |
$(0.99 ) |
$(1.30 ) |
$(3.39 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$42.83 |
$43.96 |
$42.95 |
$35.88 |
$33.30 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
14.06 |
11.85 |
22.96 |
12.14 |
(13.51 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.63 |
1.64 |
1.65 |
1.67 |
1.67 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.62 |
1.63 |
1.64 |
1.65 |
1.66 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.47 ) |
(0.39 ) |
(0.28 ) |
(0.12 ) |
(0.41 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
57 |
43 |
30 |
35 |
25 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$80,367 |
$102,648 |
$105,783 |
$99,365 |
$105,731 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions excluding interest expense and fees |
N/A |
1.62 |
1.63 |
1.64 |
1.64 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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MFS Core Equity Fund
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|
Class I |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$59.57 |
$56.73 |
$46.84 |
$42.90 |
$52.62 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.31 |
$0.34 |
$0.37 |
$0.38 |
$0.29 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
7.90 |
6.76 |
10.74 |
5.11 |
(6.44 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$8.21 |
$7.10 |
$11.11 |
$5.49 |
$(6.15 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.36 ) |
$(0.38 ) |
$(0.36 ) |
$(0.25 ) |
$(0.18 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(6.56 ) |
(3.88 ) |
(0.86 ) |
(1.30 ) |
(3.39 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(6.92 ) |
$(4.26 ) |
$(1.22 ) |
$(1.55 ) |
$(3.57 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$60.86 |
$59.57 |
$56.73 |
$46.84 |
$42.90 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
15.21 |
12.95 |
24.23 |
13.27 |
(12.67 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.63 |
0.64 |
0.65 |
0.67 |
0.68 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.62 |
0.63 |
0.64 |
0.65 |
0.66 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.53 |
0.61 |
0.73 |
0.88 |
0.60 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
57 |
43 |
30 |
35 |
25 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$1,092,919 |
$1,287,115 |
$1,745,478 |
$1,599,892 |
$1,405,183 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions excluding interest expense and fees |
N/A |
0.62 |
0.63 |
0.64 |
0.64 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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|
Class R1 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$43.97 |
$42.97 |
$35.90 |
$33.35 |
$41.89 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.20 ) |
$(0.16 ) |
$(0.11 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$(0.15 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
5.63 |
5.04 |
8.18 |
3.93 |
(5.00 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$5.43 |
$4.88 |
$8.07 |
$3.89 |
$(5.15 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$— |
$(0.00 )(w) |
$(0.14 ) |
$(0.04 ) |
$— |
|
From net realized gain |
(6.56 ) |
(3.88 ) |
(0.86 ) |
(1.30 ) |
(3.39 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(6.56 ) |
$(3.88 ) |
$(1.00 ) |
$(1.34 ) |
$(3.39 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$42.84 |
$43.97 |
$42.97 |
$35.90 |
$33.35 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
14.06 |
11.82 |
22.99 |
12.15 |
(13.52 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.63 |
1.64 |
1.65 |
1.66 |
1.68 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.62 |
1.63 |
1.64 |
1.65 |
1.66 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.48 ) |
(0.39 ) |
(0.28 ) |
(0.12 ) |
(0.41 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
57 |
43 |
30 |
35 |
25 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$8,174 |
$7,949 |
$7,533 |
$6,437 |
$2,974 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions excluding interest expense and fees |
N/A |
1.62 |
1.63 |
1.64 |
1.64 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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|
Class R2 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$53.07 |
$50.97 |
$42.28 |
$38.87 |
$48.04 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.01 |
$0.06 |
$0.10 |
$0.15 |
$0.05 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
6.97 |
6.04 |
9.67 |
4.62 |
(5.83 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$6.98 |
$6.10 |
$9.77 |
$4.77 |
$(5.78 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.09 ) |
$(0.12 ) |
$(0.22 ) |
$(0.06 ) |
$— |
|
From net realized gain |
(6.56 ) |
(3.88 ) |
(0.86 ) |
(1.30 ) |
(3.39 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(6.65 ) |
$(4.00 ) |
$(1.08 ) |
$(1.36 ) |
$(3.39 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$53.40 |
$53.07 |
$50.97 |
$42.28 |
$38.87 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
14.64 |
12.40 |
23.60 |
12.73 |
(13.08 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.13 |
1.14 |
1.15 |
1.17 |
1.18 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.12 |
1.13 |
1.13 |
1.14 |
1.15 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.02 |
0.11 |
0.23 |
0.39 |
0.11 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
57 |
43 |
30 |
35 |
25 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$14,965 |
$15,329 |
$19,682 |
$19,553 |
$18,825 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions excluding interest expense and fees |
N/A |
1.12 |
1.12 |
1.13 |
1.13 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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|
Class R3 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$54.81 |
$52.52 |
$43.50 |
$39.94 |
$49.22 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.15 |
$0.19 |
$0.22 |
$0.25 |
$0.15 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
7.22 |
6.24 |
9.95 |
4.75 |
(5.98 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$7.37 |
$6.43 |
$10.17 |
$5.00 |
$(5.83 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.18 ) |
$(0.26 ) |
$(0.29 ) |
$(0.14 ) |
$(0.06 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(6.56 ) |
(3.88 ) |
(0.86 ) |
(1.30 ) |
(3.39 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(6.74 ) |
$(4.14 ) |
$(1.15 ) |
$(1.44 ) |
$(3.45 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$55.44 |
$54.81 |
$52.52 |
$43.50 |
$39.94 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
14.93 |
12.68 |
23.89 |
12.99 |
(12.87 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.88 |
0.89 |
0.90 |
0.92 |
0.92 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.87 |
0.88 |
0.89 |
0.90 |
0.91 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.28 |
0.36 |
0.47 |
0.63 |
0.34 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
57 |
43 |
30 |
35 |
25 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$35,371 |
$52,424 |
$66,337 |
$63,678 |
$60,662 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions excluding interest expense and fees |
N/A |
0.87 |
0.88 |
0.89 |
0.89 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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|
Class R4 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$55.85 |
$53.43 |
$44.19 |
$40.56 |
$49.93 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.28 |
$0.32 |
$0.34 |
$0.36 |
$0.27 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
7.37 |
6.35 |
10.12 |
4.82 |
(6.08 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$7.65 |
$6.67 |
$10.46 |
$5.18 |
$(5.81 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.37 ) |
$(0.37 ) |
$(0.36 ) |
$(0.25 ) |
$(0.17 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(6.56 ) |
(3.88 ) |
(0.86 ) |
(1.30 ) |
(3.39 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(6.93 ) |
$(4.25 ) |
$(1.22 ) |
$(1.55 ) |
$(3.56 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$56.57 |
$55.85 |
$53.43 |
$44.19 |
$40.56 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
15.22 |
12.95 |
24.22 |
13.28 |
(12.67 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.63 |
0.64 |
0.65 |
0.67 |
0.67 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.62 |
0.63 |
0.64 |
0.65 |
0.66 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.53 |
0.61 |
0.72 |
0.88 |
0.60 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
57 |
43 |
30 |
35 |
25 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$25,930 |
$32,088 |
$43,571 |
$39,499 |
$36,425 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions excluding interest expense and fees |
N/A |
0.62 |
0.63 |
0.64 |
0.64 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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|
Class R6 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$59.81 |
$56.96 |
$47.01 |
$43.06 |
$52.78 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.35 |
$0.39 |
$0.41 |
$0.42 |
$0.33 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
7.96 |
6.77 |
10.79 |
5.12 |
(6.45 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$8.31 |
$7.16 |
$11.20 |
$5.54 |
$(6.12 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.42 ) |
$(0.43 ) |
$(0.39 ) |
$(0.29 ) |
$(0.22 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(6.56 ) |
(3.88 ) |
(0.86 ) |
(1.30 ) |
(3.39 ) |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(6.98 ) |
$(4.31 ) |
$(1.25 ) |
$(1.59 ) |
$(3.60 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$61.14 |
$59.81 |
$56.96 |
$47.01 |
$43.06 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
15.33 |
13.03 |
24.34 |
13.36 |
(12.57 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.56 |
0.56 |
0.57 |
0.58 |
0.59 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.54 |
0.55 |
0.56 |
0.56 |
0.57 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.60 |
0.69 |
0.80 |
0.97 |
0.69 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
57 |
43 |
30 |
35 |
25 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$2,249,270 |
$2,261,940 |
$2,174,819 |
$1,947,215 |
$1,783,116 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions excluding interest expense and fees |
N/A |
0.54 |
0.55 |
0.55 |
0.55 |
|
(d) |
Per share data is based on average shares outstanding. |
|
(r) |
Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower. |
|
(s) |
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower. |
|
(t) |
Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges. |
|
(w) |
Per share amount was less than $0.01. |
|
(x) |
The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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MFS Core Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
(1) Business and Organization
MFS Core Equity Fund (the fund) is a diversified series of MFS Series Trust I (the trust). The trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
General — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued.
Segment Reporting — An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 280, Segment Reporting as a component of a public entity that engages in business activities from which it may recognize revenues and incur expenses, has operating results that are regularly reviewed by the entity’s chief operating decision maker (CODM) in making resource allocation decisions and assessing segment performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. The fund represents a single operating segment and the Chairman’s Committee of the fund's adviser acts as the segment’s CODM. The fund’s total returns, expense ratios, and changes in net assets which are used by the CODM to assess segment performance and to make resource allocation decisions to the segment are consistent with that presented within the fund’s financial statements.
Balance Sheet Offsetting — The fund's accounting policy with respect to balance sheet offsetting is that, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement, or similar agreement, does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. The fund's right to setoff may be restricted or prohibited by the bankruptcy or insolvency laws of the particular jurisdiction to which a specific master netting agreement counterparty is subject. Balance sheet offsetting disclosures, to the extent applicable to the fund, have been included in the fund’s Significant Accounting Policies note under the captions for each of the fund’s in-scope financial instruments and transactions.
Investment Valuations — Subject to its oversight, the fund's Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments to MFS as the fund's adviser, pursuant to the fund’s valuation policy and procedures which have been adopted by the adviser and approved by the Board. In accordance with Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees designated the adviser as the “valuation designee” of the fund. If the adviser, as valuation designee, determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available for an investment, the investment is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures.
Under the fund's valuation policy and procedures, equity securities, including restricted equity securities and equity securities sold short, are generally valued at the last sale or official closing price on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Equity securities, for which there were no sales reported that day, are generally valued at the last quoted daily bid quotation on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Equity securities sold short, for which there were no sales reported that day, are generally valued at the last quoted daily ask quotation on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Open-end investment companies are generally valued at net asset value per share. The values of foreign securities and other assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the mean of bid and asked prices for rates provided by a third-party pricing service.
Under the fund’s valuation policy and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for debt instruments, floating rate loans, and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from third-party pricing services or otherwise determined by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third-party pricing service may also be valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. In determining values, third-party pricing services can utilize both transaction data and market information such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, spreads and other market data. An investment may also be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that the investment’s value has been materially affected by
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events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halt of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. Events that occur after foreign markets close (such as developments in foreign markets and significant movements in the U.S. markets) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value may be deemed to have a material effect on the value of securities traded in foreign markets. Accordingly, the fund’s foreign equity securities may often be valued at fair value. The adviser generally relies on third-party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of an investment used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investment. There can be no assurance that the fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it were to sell the investment at the same time at which the fund determines its net asset value per share.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund's assets or liabilities. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fund's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. Level 1 includes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. The following is a summary of the levels used as of August 31, 2026 in valuing the fund's assets and liabilities:
|
Financial Instruments |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Total |
|
Equity Securities |
$6,441,598,453 |
$— |
$— |
$6,441,598,453 |
|
Investment Companies |
29,296,104 |
— |
— |
29,296,104 |
|
Total |
$6,470,894,557 |
$— |
$— |
$6,470,894,557 |
For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Portfolio of Investments.
Foreign Currency Translation — Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income, and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based upon currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions or on the reporting date for foreign denominated receivables and payables. Gains and losses attributable to foreign currency exchange rates on sales of securities are recorded for financial statement purposes as net realized gains and losses on investments. Gains and losses attributable to foreign exchange rate movements on receivables, payables, income and expenses are recorded for financial statement purposes as foreign currency transaction gains and losses. That portion of both realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed.
Security Loans — Under its Securities Lending Agency Agreement with the fund, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending, as lending agent, loans the securities of the fund to certain qualified institutions (the “Borrowers”) approved by the fund. Security loans can be terminated at the discretion of either the lending agent or the fund and the related securities must be returned within the earlier of the standard trade settlement period for such securities or within five business days. The loans are collateralized by cash and/or U.S. government securities in an amount typically at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. On loans collateralized by cash, the cash collateral is invested in a money market fund. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the fund on the next business day. The lending agent provides the fund with indemnification against Borrower default. In the event of Borrower default, the lending agent will, for the benefit of the fund, either purchase securities identical to those loaned or pay the fund the market value of the loaned securities. In return, the lending agent assumes the fund's rights to the related collateral. If the collateral value is less than the cost to purchase identical securities or the cash needed to pay their market value, the lending agent is responsible for the shortfall, but only to the extent that such shortfall is not due to a decline in collateral value resulting from collateral reinvestment for which the fund bears the risk of loss. At period end, the fund had investment securities on loan, all of which were classified as equity securities in the fund's Portfolio of Investments, with a fair value of $10,479,982. The fair value of the fund's investment securities on loan and a related liability of $10,957,100 for the obligation to return cash collateral received on securities loaned are both presented gross in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The collateral on securities loaned exceeded the value of securities on loan at period end. The liability for cash collateral for securities loaned is carried at fair value, which is categorized as level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. A portion of the income generated upon investment of the collateral is remitted to the Borrowers, and the remainder is allocated
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between the fund and the lending agent. On loans collateralized by U.S. government securities, a fee is received from the Borrower, and is allocated between the fund and the lending agent. Income from securities lending is separately reported in the Statement of Operations. The dividend and interest income earned on the securities loaned is accounted for in the same manner as other dividend and interest income.
Indemnifications — Under the fund's organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The fund's maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred.
Investment Transactions and Income — Dividends received in cash are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded when the fund is informed of the dividend if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividend payments received in additional securities are recorded on the ex-dividend date in an amount equal to the value of the security on such date.
The fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statement of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statement of Operations.
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. In determining the net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities is determined on the identified cost basis.
Tax Matters and Distributions — The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income tax is required. The fund’s federal tax returns, when filed, will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for generally a three-year period. Management has analyzed the fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state tax returns for all open tax years and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability. Foreign taxes, if any, have been accrued by the fund in the accompanying financial statements in accordance with the applicable foreign tax law. Foreign income taxes may be withheld by certain countries in which the fund invests. Additionally, capital gains realized by the fund on securities issued in or by certain foreign countries may be subject to capital gains tax imposed by those countries.
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future.
Book/tax differences primarily relate to wash sale loss deferrals and treating a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as a distribution for tax purposes.
The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders for the last two fiscal years is as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Ordinary income (including any short-term capital gains) |
$70,003,636 |
$103,899,812 |
|
Long-term capital gains |
700,005,442 |
400,005,285 |
|
Total distributions |
$770,009,078 |
$503,905,097 |
The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:
|
As of 8/31/26 |
|
|
Cost of investments |
$3,965,131,921 |
|
Gross appreciation |
2,620,735,966 |
|
Gross depreciation |
(114,973,330 ) |
|
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
$2,505,762,636 |
|
Undistributed ordinary income |
156,208,012 |
|
Undistributed long-term capital gain |
658,050,165 |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
$3,320,020,813 |
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MFS Core Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest — The fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. The fund's income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), and common expenses are allocated to shareholders based on the daily net assets of each class. Dividends are declared separately for each class. Differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses. Class B and Class C shares will convert to Class A shares approximately eight years after purchase. The fund’s distributions declared to shareholders as reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are presented by class as follows:
|
Year
ended
8/31/26 |
Year
ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Class A |
$351,828,581 |
$216,449,465 |
|
Class B |
832,121 |
749,730 |
|
Class C |
14,396,084 |
9,484,778 |
|
Class I |
136,323,121 |
106,695,284 |
|
Class R1 |
1,154,409 |
672,945 |
|
Class R2 |
1,859,322 |
1,422,432 |
|
Class R3 |
5,149,514 |
4,951,612 |
|
Class R4 |
3,714,026 |
2,356,476 |
|
Class R6 |
254,751,900 |
161,122,375 |
|
Total |
$770,009,078 |
$503,905,097 |
(3) Transactions with Affiliates
Investment Adviser — The fund has an investment advisory agreement with MFS to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the fund. The management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at the following annual rates based on the fund's average daily net assets:
|
Up to $500 million |
0.65% |
|
In excess of $500 million and up to $2.5 billion |
0.55% |
|
In excess of $2.5 billion and up to $5 billion |
0.50% |
|
In excess of $5 billion and up to $10 billion |
0.47% |
|
In excess of $10 billion |
0.45% |
MFS has agreed in writing to reduce its management fee by a specified amount if certain MFS mutual fund assets exceed thresholds agreed to by MFS and the fund's Board of Trustees. MFS has also agreed in writing to waive at least 0.01% of its management fee as part of this agreement. The agreement to waive at least 0.01% of the management fee will continue until modified by the fund's Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until December 31, 2026. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this management fee reduction amounted to $889,558, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. The management fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.51% of the fund's average daily net assets.
Distributor — MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (MFD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, as distributor, received $197,128 for the year ended August 31, 2026, as its portion of the initial sales charge on sales of Class A shares of the fund.
The Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for certain share classes pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
The fund's distribution plan provides that the fund will pay MFD for services provided by MFD and financial intermediaries in connection with the distribution and servicing of certain share classes. One component of the plan is a distribution fee paid to MFD and another component of the plan is a service fee paid to MFD. MFD may subsequently pay all, or a portion, of the distribution and/or service fees to financial intermediaries. The distribution and service fees are computed daily and paid monthly.
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MFS Core Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
Distribution Plan Fee Table:
|
Distribution
Fee Rate (d) |
Service
Fee Rate (d) |
Total
Distribution
Plan (d) |
Annual
Effective
Rate (e) |
Distribution
and Service
Fee |
|
|
Class A |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
$7,283,009 |
|
Class B |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
47,885 |
|
Class C |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
910,871 |
|
Class R1 |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
79,148 |
|
Class R2 |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.50% |
0.50% |
74,250 |
|
Class R3 |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
100,148 |
|
Total Distribution and Service Fees |
$8,495,311 |
(d)
In accordance with the distribution plan for certain classes, the fund pays distribution and/or service fees equal to these annual percentage rates of each
class’s average daily net assets. The distribution and service fee rates disclosed by class represent the current rates in effect at the end of the reporting
period. Any rate changes, if applicable, are detailed below.
(e)
The annual effective rates represent actual fees incurred under the distribution plan for the year ended August 31, 2026 based on each class's average daily net assets. MFD has voluntarily agreed to rebate a portion of each class's 0.25% service fee attributable to accounts for which there is no financial intermediary specified on the account except for accounts attributable to MFS or its affiliates' seed money. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this rebate amounted to $2,300, $7, $45, and $4 for Class A, Class B, Class C, and Class R2 shares, respectively, and is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Certain Class A shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) in the event of a shareholder redemption within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within six years of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. All contingent deferred sales charges are paid to MFD and during the year ended August 31, 2026, were as follows:
|
Amount |
|
|
Class A |
$33,141 |
|
Class B |
— |
|
Class C |
6,005 |
Shareholder Servicing Agent — MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, receives a fee from the fund for its services as shareholder servicing agent calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the fund as determined periodically under the supervision of the fund's Board of Trustees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fee was $618,342, which equated to 0.0096% annually of the fund's average daily net assets. MFSC also receives reimbursement from the fund for out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs which may be paid to affiliated and unaffiliated service providers. Class R6 shares do not incur sub-accounting fees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, these out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs amounted to $3,522,762.
Administrator — MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the fund. Under an administrative services agreement, the fund reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. The fund is charged an annual fixed amount of $17,500 plus a fee based on average daily net assets. The administrative services fee is computed daily and paid monthly. The administrative services fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.0088% of the fund's average daily net assets.
Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation — The fund pays compensation to independent Trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. Independent Trustees’ compensation is accrued daily and paid subsequent to each Trustee Board meeting. The fund does not pay compensation directly to Trustees or officers of the fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration from MFS for their services to the fund. Certain officers and Trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS, MFD, and MFSC.
Other — The fund invests in the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio which is managed by MFS and seeks current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. This money market fund does not pay a management fee to MFS but does incur investment and operating costs.
On August 20, 2026, MFS redeemed 7 shares of Class R6 for an aggregate amount of $426.
During the year ended August 31, 2026, pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees and designed to comply with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”) and relevant guidance, the fund engaged in purchase transactions with funds and accounts for which MFS serves as investment adviser or sub-adviser (“cross-trades”) which amounted to $8,494,437.
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MFS Core Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
The adviser has voluntarily undertaken to reimburse the fund from its own resources on a quarterly basis for the cost of investment research embedded in the cost of the fund’s securities trades. This agreement may be rescinded at any time. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this reimbursement amounted to $260,687, which is included in “Other” income in the Statement of Operations.
(4) Portfolio Securities
For the year ended August 31, 2026, purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, aggregated $3,674,523,644 and $4,777,137,360, respectively.
(5) Shares of Beneficial Interest
The fund's Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. Transactions in fund shares were as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|||
|
Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
|
|
Shares sold |
||||
|
Class A |
3,320,280 |
$175,332,820 |
4,221,422 |
$218,051,067 |
|
Class B |
487 |
20,185 |
2,172 |
95,123 |
|
Class C |
177,619 |
7,244,585 |
339,331 |
14,365,645 |
|
Class I |
2,393,537 |
138,156,976 |
4,729,825 |
265,285,927 |
|
Class R1 |
12,969 |
537,329 |
16,206 |
682,578 |
|
Class R2 |
30,979 |
1,574,096 |
56,615 |
2,889,618 |
|
Class R3 |
62,073 |
3,319,319 |
94,478 |
4,914,690 |
|
Class R4 |
38,608 |
2,073,229 |
73,942 |
3,849,154 |
|
Class R6 |
4,339,790 |
251,645,695 |
5,193,420 |
291,064,208 |
|
10,376,342 |
$579,904,234 |
14,727,411 |
$801,198,010 |
|
|
Shares issued to shareholders
in reinvestment of distributions |
||||
|
Class A |
6,877,160 |
$340,763,231 |
4,031,419 |
$209,674,121 |
|
Class B |
21,124 |
832,069 |
17,543 |
749,451 |
|
Class C |
349,356 |
13,415,285 |
210,237 |
8,787,912 |
|
Class I |
2,399,175 |
129,987,283 |
1,680,668 |
94,537,556 |
|
Class R1 |
30,055 |
1,154,409 |
16,095 |
672,942 |
|
Class R2 |
38,979 |
1,859,321 |
28,285 |
1,422,432 |
|
Class R3 |
104,157 |
5,149,514 |
95,499 |
4,951,612 |
|
Class R4 |
72,928 |
3,672,666 |
44,130 |
2,327,418 |
|
Class R6 |
4,592,785 |
249,801,604 |
2,793,354 |
157,684,807 |
|
14,485,719 |
$746,635,382 |
8,917,230 |
$480,808,251 |
|
|
Shares reacquired |
||||
|
Class A |
(9,434,741 ) |
$(496,624,948 ) |
(8,181,370 ) |
$(422,167,839 ) |
|
Class B |
(102,964 ) |
(4,308,085 ) |
(91,397 ) |
(3,902,722 ) |
|
Class C |
(985,849 ) |
(40,172,612 ) |
(677,081 ) |
(28,230,631 ) |
|
Class I |
(8,443,017 ) |
(483,690,420 ) |
(15,571,762 ) |
(873,034,731 ) |
|
Class R1 |
(33,051 ) |
(1,351,952 ) |
(26,818 ) |
(1,104,473 ) |
|
Class R2 |
(78,574 ) |
(3,965,286 ) |
(182,176 ) |
(9,224,727 ) |
|
Class R3 |
(484,707 ) |
(25,731,148 ) |
(496,485 ) |
(25,824,723 ) |
|
Class R4 |
(227,710 ) |
(12,198,696 ) |
(358,965 ) |
(19,626,774 ) |
|
Class R6 |
(9,957,504 ) |
(578,151,958 ) |
(8,355,705 ) |
(469,954,448 ) |
|
(29,748,117 ) |
$(1,646,195,105 ) |
(33,941,759 ) |
$(1,853,071,068 ) |
|
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MFS Core Equity Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
|
Year ended 8/31/26 |
Year ended 8/31/25 |
|||
|
Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
|
|
Net change |
||||
|
Class A |
762,699 |
$19,471,103 |
71,471 |
$5,557,349 |
|
Class B |
(81,353 ) |
(3,455,831 ) |
(71,682 ) |
(3,058,148 ) |
|
Class C |
(458,874 ) |
(19,512,742 ) |
(127,513 ) |
(5,077,074 ) |
|
Class I |
(3,650,305 ) |
(215,546,161 ) |
(9,161,269 ) |
(513,211,248 ) |
|
Class R1 |
9,973 |
339,786 |
5,483 |
251,047 |
|
Class R2 |
(8,616 ) |
(531,869 ) |
(97,276 ) |
(4,912,677 ) |
|
Class R3 |
(318,477 ) |
(17,262,315 ) |
(306,508 ) |
(15,958,421 ) |
|
Class R4 |
(116,174 ) |
(6,452,801 ) |
(240,893 ) |
(13,450,202 ) |
|
Class R6 |
(1,024,929 ) |
(76,704,659 ) |
(368,931 ) |
(21,205,433 ) |
|
(4,886,056 ) |
$(319,655,489 ) |
(10,297,118 ) |
$(571,064,807 ) |
|
Effective June 1, 2019, purchases of the fund’s Class B shares were closed to new and existing investors subject to certain exceptions. Effective September 29, 2023, purchases of the fund's Class R1 and Class R2 shares were closed to new eligible investors.
(6) Line of Credit
The fund and certain other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1.45 billion unsecured committed line of credit of which $1.2 billion is reserved for use by the fund and certain other MFS U.S. funds. The line of credit is provided by a syndicate of banks under a credit agreement. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the highest of 1) Daily Simple SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate), 2) the Federal Funds Effective Rate, or 3) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate, each plus an agreed upon spread. A commitment fee, based on the average daily unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds. The line of credit expires on March 11, 2027 unless extended or renewed. In addition, the fund and other funds managed by MFS have established unsecured uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, at rates equal to customary reference rates plus an agreed upon spread. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fund’s commitment fee and interest expense were $30,165 and $0, respectively, and are included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statement of Operations.
(7) Investments in Affiliated Issuers
An affiliated issuer may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. The following were affiliated issuers for the year ended August 31, 2026:
|
Affiliated Issuers |
Beginning
Value |
Purchases |
Sales
Proceeds |
Realized
Gain
(Loss) |
Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation |
Ending
Value |
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$20,271,018 |
$1,171,131,394 |
$1,173,057,119 |
$(5,467 ) |
$(822 ) |
$18,339,004 |
|
Affiliated Issuers |
Dividend
Income |
Capital Gain
Distributions |
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$1,616,504 |
$— |
26
MFS Core Equity Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of MFS Core Equity Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of MFS Core Equity Fund (the “Fund”) (one of the funds constituting MFS Series Trust I (the “Trust”)), including the portfolio of investments, as of August 31, 2026, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund (one of the funds constituting MFS Series Trust I) at August 31, 2026, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and its financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2026, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and others; when replies were not received from brokers and others, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the auditor of one or more MFS investment companies since 1993.
Boston, Massachusetts
October 16, 2026
27
MFS Core Equity Fund
Federal Tax Information (unaudited)
The fund will notify shareholders of amounts for use in preparing 2026 income tax forms in January 2027. The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund designates the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income eligible to be taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gain.
The fund designates $853,446,000 as capital gain dividends paid during the fiscal year.
For corporate shareholders, 100.00% of the ordinary income dividends paid during the prior calendar year qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction.
The fund designates the maximum amount allowable as Section 199A dividends as defined in Proposed Treasury Regulation §1.199A-3(d).
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS Core Equity Fund.
ITEM 9. PROXY DISCLOSURES FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS Core Equity Fund.
ITEM 10. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS OF OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
This information is disclosed as part of the financial statements included in Item 7 above for MFS Core Equity Fund. See the Statement of Operations and Note 3 within the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
ITEM 11. STATEMENT REGARDING BASIS FOR APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT.
29
MFS Core Equity Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement
MFS Core Equity Fund
The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that both the full Board of Trustees and a majority of the non-interested (“independent”) Trustees, voting separately, annually approve the continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS. The Trustees consider matters bearing on the Fund and its advisory arrangements at their meetings throughout the year, including a review of performance data at each regular meeting. In addition, the independent Trustees met several times over the course of several months beginning in April and ending in July, 2026 (“contract review meetings”) for the specific purpose of considering whether to approve the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for the Fund and the other investment companies that the Board oversees (the “MFS Funds”). The independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately from MFS during various contract review meetings. The independent Trustees were also assisted in this process by an independent consultant who was retained by and reported to the independent Trustees.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the investment advisory agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees, considered such information and factors as they believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to them and their own business judgment, to be relevant. The investment advisory agreement for the Fund was considered separately, although the Trustees also took into account the common interests of all MFS Funds in their review. As described below, the Trustees considered the nature, quality, and extent of the various investment advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by MFS under the existing investment advisory agreement and other arrangements with the Fund.
In connection with their contract review meetings, the Trustees received and relied upon materials that included, among other items: (i) information provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party, on the investment performance of the Fund for various time periods ended December 31, 2025 and the investment performance of a group of funds with substantially similar investment classifications/objectives (the “Broadridge performance universe”), (ii) information provided by Broadridge on the Fund’s advisory fees and other expenses and the advisory fees and other expenses of comparable funds identified by Broadridge as well as all other funds in the same investment classification/category (the “Broadridge expense group and universe”), (iii) information provided by MFS on the advisory fees of portfolios of other clients of MFS, including institutional separate accounts and other clients, (iv) information as to whether and to what extent applicable expense waivers, reimbursements or fee “breakpoints” are observed for the Fund, (v) information regarding MFS’ financial results and financial condition, including MFS’ and certain of its affiliates’ estimated profitability from services performed for the Fund and the MFS Funds as a whole, and compared to MFS’ institutional business, (vi) MFS’ views regarding the outlook for the mutual fund industry and the strategic business plans of MFS, (vii) descriptions of various functions performed by MFS for the Funds, such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and (viii) information regarding the overall organization of MFS, including information about MFS’ senior management and other personnel providing investment advisory, administrative and other services to the Fund and the other MFS Funds. The comparative performance, fee and expense information prepared and provided by Broadridge was not independently verified and the independent Trustees did not independently verify any information provided to them by MFS.
The Trustees’ conclusion as to the continuation of the investment advisory agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Trustees and not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. It is also important to recognize that the fee arrangements for the Fund and other MFS Funds are the result of years of review and discussion between the independent Trustees and MFS, that certain aspects of such arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and that the Trustees’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of these same arrangements during the course of the year and in prior years.
Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2025, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 4th quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 4th quintile for each of the one- and three-year periods ended December 31, 2025 relative to the Broadridge performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.
The Trustees expressed concern to MFS about the substandard investment performance of the Fund. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year, as to MFS’ efforts to improve the Fund’s performance. In addition, the Trustees requested that they receive a separate update on the Fund’s performance at each of their regular meetings. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context
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Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement - continued
of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that MFS’ responses and efforts and plans to improve investment performance were sufficient to support approval of the continuance of the investment advisory agreement for an additional one-year period, but that they would continue to closely monitor the performance of the Fund.
In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees considered, among other information, the Fund’s advisory fee and the total expense ratio of the Fund’s Class I shares as a percentage of average daily net assets and the advisory fee and total expense ratios of the Broadridge expense group based on information provided by Broadridge. The Trustees considered that, according to the data provided by Broadridge (which takes into account any fee reductions or expense limitations that were in effect during the Fund’s last fiscal year), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each approximately at the Broadridge expense group median.
The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged by MFS to any institutional separate accounts advised by MFS (“separate accounts”) and unaffiliated investment companies for which MFS serves as subadviser (“subadvised funds”) that have comparable investment strategies to the Fund, if any. In comparing these fees, the Trustees considered information provided by MFS as to the generally broader scope of services provided by MFS to the Fund, as well as the more extensive regulatory burdens imposed on MFS in managing the Fund, in comparison to separate accounts and subadvised funds. The Trustees also considered the higher demands placed on MFS’ investment personnel and trading infrastructure as a result of the daily cash in-flows and out-flows of the Fund in comparison to separate accounts.
The Trustees also considered whether the Fund may benefit from any economies of scale in the management of the Fund in the event of growth in assets of the Fund and/or growth in assets of the MFS Funds as a whole. They noted that the Fund’s advisory fee rate schedule is subject to contractual breakpoints that reduce the Fund’s advisory fee rate on average daily net assets over $500 million, $2.5 billion, $5 billion and $10 billion. The Trustees also noted that MFS has agreed in writing to waive a portion of the management fees of certain MFS Funds, including the Fund, if the total combined assets of certain funds within the MFS Funds’ complex increase above agreed upon thresholds (the “group fee waiver”), enabling the Fund’s shareholders to share in the benefits from any economies of scale at the complex level. The group fee waiver is reviewed and renewed annually between the Board and MFS. The Trustees concluded that the breakpoints and the group fee waiver were sufficient to allow the Fund to benefit from economies of scale as its assets and overall complex assets grow.
The Trustees also considered information prepared by MFS relating to MFS’ costs and profits with respect to the Fund, the MFS Funds considered as a group, and other investment companies and accounts advised by MFS, as well as MFS’ methodologies used to determine and allocate its costs to the MFS Funds, the Fund and other accounts and products for purposes of estimating profitability.
After reviewing these and other factors described herein, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that the advisory fees charged to the Fund represent reasonable compensation in light of the services being provided by MFS to the Fund.
In addition, the Trustees considered MFS’ resources and related efforts to continue to retain, attract and motivate capable personnel to serve the Fund. The Trustees also considered current and developing conditions in the financial services industry, including the presence of large and well-capitalized companies which are spending, and appear to be prepared to continue to spend, substantial sums to engage personnel and to provide services to competing investment companies. In this regard, the Trustees also considered the financial resources of MFS and its ultimate parent, Sun Life Financial Inc. The Trustees also considered the advantages and possible disadvantages to the Fund of having an adviser that also serves other investment companies as well as other accounts.
The Trustees also considered the nature, quality, cost, and extent of administrative, transfer agency, and distribution services provided to the Fund by MFS and its affiliates under agreements and plans other than the investment advisory agreement, including any 12b-1 fees the Fund pays to MFS Fund Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of MFS. The Trustees also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain other services MFS performs or arranges for on the Fund’s behalf, which may include securities lending programs, directed expense payment programs, class action recovery programs, and MFS’ interaction with third-party service providers, principally custodians and sub-custodians. The Trustees concluded that the various non-advisory services provided by MFS and its affiliates on behalf of the Fund were satisfactory.
The Trustees considered so-called “fall-out benefits” to MFS such as reputational value derived from serving as investment manager to the MFS Funds. The Trustees also considered that MFS discontinued its historic practice of obtaining investment research from portfolio brokerage commissions paid by certain MFS Funds effective January 2018, and directly pays or voluntarily reimburses a Fund, if applicable, for the costs of external research acquired through the use of the Fund’s portfolio brokerage commissions.
Based on their evaluation of factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board of Trustees, including the independent Trustees, concluded that the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS should be continued for an additional one-year period, commencing August 1, 2026.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
MFS Research International Fund
Portfolio of Investments − 8/31/26
The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
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|
Common Stocks – 98.5% |
||||
|
Aerospace & Defense – 2.4% |
||||
|
Babcock International Group PLC |
5,189,978 |
$74,190,496 |
||
|
MTU Aero Engines Holding AG |
466,383 |
190,742,049 |
||
|
Thales S.A. |
535,502 |
151,584,339 |
||
|
$416,516,884 |
||||
|
Alcoholic Beverages – 1.2% |
||||
|
Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (l) |
14,256,605 |
$96,377,756 |
||
|
Pernod Ricard S.A. |
1,567,587 |
117,443,524 |
||
|
$213,821,280 |
||||
|
Apparel, Footwear, & Accessories – 2.1% |
||||
|
Burberry Group PLC (a) |
2,202,493 |
$32,279,404 |
||
|
Compagnie Financiere Richemont S.A. |
788,736 |
187,487,626 |
||
|
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE |
295,192 |
155,427,553 |
||
|
$375,194,583 |
||||
|
Auto & Auto Components – 1.9% |
||||
|
Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin |
2,269,140 |
$92,250,142 |
||
|
Shimano, Inc. |
674,600 |
83,891,515 |
||
|
Suzuki Motor Corp. |
10,791,600 |
149,822,786 |
||
|
$325,964,443 |
||||
|
Brokerage & Asset Managers – 1.0% |
||||
|
CVC Capital Partners PLC |
9,996,135 |
$168,011,245 |
||
|
Business Services – 0.2% |
||||
|
Fujitsu Ltd. |
1,749,000 |
$42,068,820 |
||
|
Chemicals – 4.4% |
||||
|
Akzo Nobel N.V. |
1,096,455 |
$78,580,300 |
||
|
Croda International PLC |
2,055,463 |
95,412,562 |
||
|
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. |
3,082,100 |
65,213,338 |
||
|
Linde PLC |
587,203 |
287,482,845 |
||
|
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. |
4,034,000 |
151,099,520 |
||
|
Symrise AG |
976,652 |
104,594,410 |
||
|
$782,382,975 |
||||
|
Construction – 2.0% |
||||
|
James Hardie Industries PLC, GDR (a) |
3,842,974 |
$114,258,252 |
||
|
Sika AG |
387,741 |
92,120,565 |
||
|
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. |
8,524,500 |
146,893,214 |
||
|
$353,272,031 |
||||
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Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Consumer Products – 2.5% |
||||
|
Beiersdorf AG |
1,384,633 |
$127,250,256 |
||
|
Haleon PLC |
43,390,081 |
216,239,003 |
||
|
Uni-Charm Corp. |
16,050,700 |
100,182,491 |
||
|
$443,671,750 |
||||
|
Diversified Financial Services – 3.8% |
||||
|
B3 S.A. - Brasil Bolsa Balcao |
41,265,300 |
$129,174,314 |
||
|
Deutsche Boerse AG |
555,566 |
185,851,408 |
||
|
London Stock Exchange Group PLC |
1,303,361 |
158,382,450 |
||
|
Mastercard, Inc., “A” |
319,560 |
188,319,903 |
||
|
$661,728,075 |
||||
|
Electrical Equipment – 5.0% |
||||
|
Legrand S.A. |
1,326,624 |
$210,415,274 |
||
|
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. |
4,912,200 |
170,431,865 |
||
|
Schneider Electric SE |
1,472,990 |
504,046,088 |
||
|
$884,893,227 |
||||
|
Energy - Independent – 4.6% |
||||
|
Aker BP ASA |
4,206,396 |
$160,940,369 |
||
|
Eni S.p.A. |
8,287,455 |
224,340,662 |
||
|
Reliance Industries Ltd. |
4,874,489 |
65,218,055 |
||
|
TotalEnergies SE |
4,080,223 |
357,965,434 |
||
|
$808,464,520 |
||||
|
Engineering - Construction – 0.6% |
||||
|
Taisei Corp. |
1,314,700 |
$103,447,756 |
||
|
Entertainment & Leisure – 1.2% |
||||
|
Sony Group Corp. |
8,530,700 |
$210,556,639 |
||
|
Food & Beverages – 1.0% |
||||
|
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. |
2,717,700 |
$91,402,026 |
||
|
Novozymes A.S. |
1,222,461 |
87,836,277 |
||
|
$179,238,303 |
||||
|
Food & Drug Stores – 0.6% |
||||
|
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. |
560,241 |
$33,740,983 |
||
|
Jeronimo Martins SGPS S.A. |
3,800,287 |
79,455,984 |
||
|
$113,196,967 |
||||
|
Global Systemically Important Banks – 8.7% |
||||
|
Barclays PLC |
41,912,950 |
$280,624,416 |
||
|
BNP Paribas S.A. |
2,528,412 |
301,852,074 |
||
|
ING Groep N.V. |
7,477,297 |
264,769,855 |
||
|
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. |
8,664,700 |
458,917,676 |
||
|
UBS Group AG |
4,122,670 |
225,832,656 |
||
|
$1,531,996,677 |
||||
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Portfolio of Investments – continued
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Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly – 3.9% |
||||
|
Hitachi Ltd. |
12,851,400 |
$437,470,505 |
||
|
NEC Corp. |
3,829,000 |
117,638,385 |
||
|
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. |
731,483 |
137,745,443 |
||
|
$692,854,333 |
||||
|
Insurance – 5.7% |
||||
|
AIA Group Ltd. |
19,718,400 |
$191,814,453 |
||
|
Aon PLC |
619,752 |
199,262,663 |
||
|
Beazley PLC |
2,843,051 |
49,964,799 |
||
|
Hiscox Ltd. |
9,409,268 |
234,846,982 |
||
|
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Ltd. |
295,651 |
143,656,229 |
||
|
Sompo Holdings, Inc. |
4,204,200 |
179,827,813 |
||
|
$999,372,939 |
||||
|
Machinery & Tools – 5.1% |
||||
|
Atlas Copco AB |
8,479,811 |
$182,387,231 |
||
|
Daikin Industries Ltd. |
935,400 |
121,031,349 |
||
|
GEA Group AG |
1,592,302 |
124,288,922 |
||
|
Keyence Corp. |
364,500 |
189,789,747 |
||
|
RB Global, Inc. |
949,346 |
80,347,982 |
||
|
Spirax Group PLC |
1,017,759 |
97,812,805 |
||
|
Weir Group PLC |
2,850,422 |
109,589,993 |
||
|
$905,248,029 |
||||
|
Media – 1.2% |
||||
|
Spotify Technology S.A. (a) |
213,393 |
$116,004,703 |
||
|
Wolters Kluwer N.V. |
1,075,835 |
88,524,183 |
||
|
$204,528,886 |
||||
|
Medical Equipment – 2.2% |
||||
|
Alcon, Inc. |
1,174,201 |
$85,063,661 |
||
|
ConvaTec Group PLC |
31,641,684 |
97,309,432 |
||
|
QIAGEN N.V. |
2,526,121 |
109,255,476 |
||
|
Terumo Corp. |
6,035,800 |
94,020,185 |
||
|
$385,648,754 |
||||
|
Metals & Mining – 3.4% |
||||
|
Glencore PLC |
27,028,179 |
$216,446,453 |
||
|
Mitsui & Co. Ltd. |
3,866,100 |
120,918,720 |
||
|
Northern Star Resources Ltd. Co. |
4,024,010 |
67,254,820 |
||
|
Rio Tinto PLC |
1,947,443 |
199,995,351 |
||
|
$604,615,344 |
||||
|
Natural Gas - Pipeline – 0.3% |
||||
|
APA Group |
7,545,494 |
$58,883,315 |
||
|
Non-Global Systemically Important Banks – 8.5% |
||||
|
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. |
10,488,318 |
$304,932,984 |
||
|
Bank of Ireland Group PLC |
10,379,871 |
228,897,086 |
||
|
BPER Banca S.p.A. |
15,864,676 |
262,667,094 |
||
|
CIMB Group Holdings Berhad |
19,433,200 |
38,422,323 |
||
|
Eurobank S.A. |
20,656,617 |
110,035,027 |
||
|
HDFC Bank Ltd. |
18,418,053 |
137,195,084 |
||
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Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Non-Global Systemically Important Banks – continued |
||||
|
NatWest Group PLC |
29,692,820 |
$272,581,083 |
||
|
NU Holdings Ltd. (a) |
9,768,796 |
142,135,982 |
||
|
$1,496,866,663 |
||||
|
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology – 7.1% |
||||
|
AstraZeneca PLC |
1,733,984 |
$279,946,244 |
||
|
Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. |
6,330,200 |
112,458,906 |
||
|
Lonza Group AG |
109,140 |
77,850,095 |
||
|
Merck KGaA |
616,517 |
99,539,983 |
||
|
Novartis AG |
2,388,858 |
364,261,319 |
||
|
Roche Holding AG |
549,651 |
239,892,216 |
||
|
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. |
3,412,645 |
71,163,362 |
||
|
$1,245,112,125 |
||||
|
Retail & E-commerce – 1.3% |
||||
|
Next PLC |
533,722 |
$111,943,006 |
||
|
Nitori Co. Ltd. |
2,269,300 |
43,297,818 |
||
|
Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp. |
15,600,200 |
78,806,644 |
||
|
$234,047,468 |
||||
|
Semiconductor & Electronic Components – 7.5% |
||||
|
ASML Holding N.V. |
233,604 |
$393,935,187 |
||
|
DISCO Corp. |
329,500 |
118,453,313 |
||
|
Renesas Electronics Corp. |
3,753,100 |
79,690,236 |
||
|
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. |
5,002,326 |
377,817,995 |
||
|
Tokyo Electron Ltd. |
981,800 |
343,328,987 |
||
|
$1,313,225,718 |
||||
|
Software – 1.0% |
||||
|
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a) |
227,887 |
$77,203,558 |
||
|
Constellation Software, Inc. |
44,698 |
101,226,239 |
||
|
$178,429,797 |
||||
|
Telecom - Infrastructure – 0.5% |
||||
|
Cellnex Telecom S.A. |
3,069,230 |
$94,402,854 |
||
|
Telecom Services – 2.3% |
||||
|
Advanced Info Service Public Co. Ltd. |
5,063,100 |
$54,203,875 |
||
|
KDDI Corp. |
9,128,500 |
169,112,963 |
||
|
Koninklijke KPN N.V. |
21,922,582 |
105,217,923 |
||
|
SoftBank Group Corp. |
2,351,200 |
76,063,208 |
||
|
$404,597,969 |
||||
|
Tobacco – 1.3% |
||||
|
British American Tobacco PLC |
3,967,519 |
$220,620,623 |
||
|
Travel, Gaming, & Lodging – 1.7% |
||||
|
Accor S.A. |
1,433,067 |
$77,436,178 |
||
|
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. |
1,745,423 |
76,196,897 |
||
|
Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. |
2,218,700 |
41,644,103 |
||
|
Qantas Airways Ltd. |
10,977,154 |
74,099,854 |
||
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Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Travel, Gaming, & Lodging – continued |
||||
|
Sands China Ltd. |
14,310,000 |
$25,559,926 |
||
|
$294,936,958 |
||||
|
Utilities – 2.3% |
||||
|
China Resources Gas Group Ltd. |
13,677,500 |
$29,711,002 |
||
|
CLP Holdings Ltd. |
5,478,500 |
54,940,825 |
||
|
E.ON SE |
5,426,515 |
112,196,347 |
||
|
National Grid PLC |
12,546,454 |
198,630,617 |
||
|
$395,478,791 |
||||
|
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost, $11,673,618,497) |
$17,343,296,741 |
|||
|
Strike
Price |
First
Exercise |
|||
|
Warrants – 0.0% |
||||
|
Software – 0.0% |
||||
|
Constellation Software, Inc. (CAD 100 principal amount of Series 2 Debentures for 1 warrant, Expiration 3/31/40) (a) (Identified Cost, $0) |
CAD 11.5 |
N/A |
105,955 |
$0 |
|
Mutual Funds (h) – 1.5% |
||||
|
Money Market Funds – 1.5% |
||||
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 3.75% (v) (Identified Cost, $257,953,886) |
257,936,966 |
$257,962,760 |
||
|
Collateral for Securities Loaned – 0.2% |
||||
|
JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund - Class IM Shares, 3.62% (j) (Identified Cost, $44,100,000) |
44,100,000 |
$44,100,000 |
||
|
Other Assets, Less Liabilities – (0.2)% |
(33,495,629) |
|||
|
Net Assets – 100.0% |
$17,611,863,872 |
|||
|
(a) |
Non-income producing security. |
|
(h) |
An affiliated issuer, which may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. At period end, the aggregate values of the fund's investments in affiliated issuers and in unaffiliated issuers were $257,962,760 and $17,387,396,741, respectively. |
|
(j) |
The rate quoted is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. |
|
(l) |
A portion of this security is on loan. See Note 2 for additional information. |
|
(v) |
Affiliated issuer that is available only to investment companies managed by MFS. The rate quoted for the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. |
|
The following abbreviations are used in this report and are defined: |
|
|
GDR |
Global Depositary Receipt |
|
Abbreviations indicate amounts shown in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. All amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. A list of abbreviations is shown below: |
|
|
CAD |
Canadian Dollar |
See Notes to Financial Statements
5
MFS Research International Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Assets and Liabilities
This statement represents your fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of the fund.
|
At 8/31/26 Assets |
|
|
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value, including $40,563,074 of securities on loan (identified cost, $11,717,718,497) |
$17,387,396,741 |
|
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $257,953,886) |
257,962,760 |
|
Foreign currency, at value (identified cost, $1,224,920) |
1,225,516 |
|
Receivables for |
|
|
Fund shares sold |
3,392,218 |
|
Interest and dividends |
85,360,471 |
|
Other assets |
16,117 |
|
Total assets |
$17,735,353,823 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
Payables for |
|
|
Investments purchased |
$9,047,849 |
|
Fund shares reacquired |
63,099,215 |
|
Collateral for securities loaned, at value |
44,100,000 |
|
Payable to affiliates |
|
|
Investment adviser |
1,183,783 |
|
Administrative services fee |
6,392 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
610,734 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
26,132 |
|
Payable for independent Trustees' compensation |
1,213 |
|
Deferred foreign capital gains tax expense payable |
3,926,640 |
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
1,487,993 |
|
Total liabilities |
$123,489,951 |
|
Net assets |
$17,611,863,872 |
|
Net assets consist of |
|
|
Paid-in capital |
$9,856,485,823 |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
7,755,378,049 |
|
Net assets |
$17,611,863,872 |
|
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding |
595,534,545 |
|
Net assets |
Shares
outstanding |
Net asset value
per share (a) |
|
|
Class A |
$760,465,039 |
25,656,249 |
$29.64 |
|
Class B |
72,332 |
2,499 |
28.95 |
|
Class C |
8,223,019 |
297,550 |
27.64 |
|
Class I |
1,331,283,094 |
43,066,970 |
30.91 |
|
Class R1 |
891,170 |
33,043 |
26.97 |
|
Class R2 |
59,515,889 |
2,089,309 |
28.49 |
|
Class R3 |
35,673,460 |
1,217,524 |
29.30 |
|
Class R4 |
21,044,727 |
707,542 |
29.74 |
|
Class R6 |
15,394,695,142 |
522,463,859 |
29.47 |
|
(a) |
Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except for Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $31.45 [100 / 94.25 x $29.64]. On sales of $50,000 or more, the maximum offering price of Class A shares is reduced. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, and Class C shares. Redemption price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for Classes I, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R6. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
6
MFS Research International Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Operations
This statement describes how much your fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. It also describes any gains and/or losses generated by fund operations.
|
Year ended 8/31/26 Net investment income (loss) |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers |
$463,028,348 |
|
Dividends from affiliated issuers |
9,185,523 |
|
Income on securities loaned |
465,577 |
|
Interest |
433,259 |
|
Other |
64,827 |
|
Foreign taxes withheld |
(31,844,605 ) |
|
Total investment income |
$441,332,929 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
Management fee |
$110,390,160 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
2,341,309 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
2,371,032 |
|
Administrative services fee |
569,651 |
|
Independent Trustees' compensation |
151,541 |
|
Custodian fee |
1,840,253 |
|
Shareholder communications |
170,807 |
|
Audit and tax fees |
90,109 |
|
Legal fees |
101,207 |
|
Miscellaneous |
978,934 |
|
Total expenses |
$119,005,003 |
|
Reduction of expenses by investment adviser and distributor |
(2,433,617 ) |
|
Net expenses |
$116,571,386 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$324,761,543 |
|
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
|
|
Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis) |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers (includes $4,249,248 foreign capital gains tax) |
$2,567,223,082 |
|
Affiliated issuers |
32,197 |
|
Foreign currency |
(2,521,830 ) |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
$2,564,733,449 |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers (includes $25,839,961 decrease in deferred foreign capital gains tax) |
$526,296,075 |
|
Affiliated issuers |
(18,340 ) |
|
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies |
(1,864,125 ) |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) |
$524,413,610 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
$3,089,147,059 |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$3,413,908,602 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
7
MFS Research International Fund
Financial Statements | Statements of Changes in Net Assets
These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.
|
Year ended |
||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
|
|
Change in net assets |
||
|
From operations |
||
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$324,761,543 |
$305,987,420 |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
2,564,733,449 |
768,152,159 |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) |
524,413,610 |
(52,425,179 ) |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$3,413,908,602 |
$1,021,714,400 |
|
Total distributions to shareholders |
$(950,841,141 ) |
$(330,003,411 ) |
|
Change in net assets from fund share transactions |
$(2,175,001,916 ) |
$(372,168,831 ) |
|
Total change in net assets |
$288,065,545 |
$319,542,158 |
|
Net assets |
||
|
At beginning of period |
17,323,798,327 |
17,004,256,169 |
|
At end of period |
$17,611,863,872 |
$17,323,798,327 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
8
MFS Research International Fund
Financial Statements | Financial Highlights
The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund's financial performance for the past 5 years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.
|
Class A |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$25.85 |
$24.80 |
$21.64 |
$19.29 |
$24.78 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.42 |
$0.37 |
$0.32 |
$0.37 |
$0.28 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.73 |
1.09 |
3.17 |
2.25 |
(5.52 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$5.15 |
$1.46 |
$3.49 |
$2.62 |
$(5.24 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.46 ) |
$(0.41 ) |
$(0.33 ) |
$(0.27 ) |
$(0.25 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(0.90 ) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.36 ) |
$(0.41 ) |
$(0.33 ) |
$(0.27 ) |
$(0.25 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$29.64 |
$25.85 |
$24.80 |
$21.64 |
$19.29 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
20.81 |
6.05 |
16.34 |
13.71 |
(21.34 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.99 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.05 |
1.02 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.98 |
0.99 |
0.98 |
1.03 |
1.00 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.52 |
1.53 |
1.44 |
1.81 |
1.24 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
35 |
27 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$760,465 |
$712,029 |
$742,775 |
$694,592 |
$651,907 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions and excluding tax reclaim recovery expenses |
N/A |
N/A |
0.99 |
1.00 |
N/A |
See Notes to Financial Statements
9
MFS Research International Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class B |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$25.15 |
$24.04 |
$20.92 |
$18.60 |
$23.88 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.18 |
$0.15 |
$0.13 |
$0.19 |
$0.08 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.67 |
1.10 |
3.09 |
2.20 |
(5.31 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$4.85 |
$1.25 |
$3.22 |
$2.39 |
$(5.23 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.15 ) |
$(0.14 ) |
$(0.10 ) |
$(0.07 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(0.90 ) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.05 ) |
$(0.14 ) |
$(0.10 ) |
$(0.07 ) |
$(0.05 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$28.95 |
$25.15 |
$24.04 |
$20.92 |
$18.60 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
19.96 |
5.28 |
15.46 |
12.86 |
(21.95 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.74 |
1.75 |
1.75 |
1.79 |
1.77 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.72 |
1.74 |
1.73 |
1.78 |
1.75 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.67 |
0.66 |
0.60 |
0.98 |
0.39 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
35 |
27 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$72 |
$215 |
$453 |
$748 |
$1,101 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions and excluding tax reclaim recovery expenses |
N/A |
N/A |
1.74 |
1.75 |
N/A |
See Notes to Financial Statements
10
MFS Research International Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class C |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$24.16 |
$23.19 |
$20.25 |
$18.08 |
$23.25 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.20 |
$0.16 |
$0.15 |
$0.20 |
$0.10 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.43 |
1.04 |
2.96 |
2.11 |
(5.18 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$4.63 |
$1.20 |
$3.11 |
$2.31 |
$(5.08 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.25 ) |
$(0.23 ) |
$(0.17 ) |
$(0.14 ) |
$(0.09 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(0.90 ) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.15 ) |
$(0.23 ) |
$(0.17 ) |
$(0.14 ) |
$(0.09 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$27.64 |
$24.16 |
$23.19 |
$20.25 |
$18.08 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
19.94 |
5.26 |
15.48 |
12.84 |
(21.95 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.74 |
1.75 |
1.75 |
1.80 |
1.77 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.73 |
1.74 |
1.73 |
1.78 |
1.75 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.77 |
0.69 |
0.69 |
1.05 |
0.46 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
35 |
27 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$8,223 |
$8,883 |
$12,726 |
$12,732 |
$11,050 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions and excluding tax reclaim recovery expenses |
N/A |
N/A |
1.74 |
1.75 |
N/A |
See Notes to Financial Statements
11
MFS Research International Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class I |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$26.90 |
$25.79 |
$22.48 |
$20.03 |
$25.74 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.51 |
$0.44 |
$0.39 |
$0.44 |
$0.35 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.93 |
1.13 |
3.31 |
2.33 |
(5.73 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$5.44 |
$1.57 |
$3.70 |
$2.77 |
$(5.38 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.53 ) |
$(0.46 ) |
$(0.39 ) |
$(0.32 ) |
$(0.33 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(0.90 ) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.43 ) |
$(0.46 ) |
$(0.39 ) |
$(0.32 ) |
$(0.33 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$30.91 |
$26.90 |
$25.79 |
$22.48 |
$20.03 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
21.10 |
6.31 |
16.67 |
13.98 |
(21.18 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.74 |
0.75 |
0.75 |
0.80 |
0.77 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.73 |
0.74 |
0.73 |
0.78 |
0.75 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.77 |
1.76 |
1.67 |
2.07 |
1.52 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
35 |
27 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$1,331,283 |
$1,329,134 |
$1,478,841 |
$1,619,635 |
$1,533,541 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions and excluding tax reclaim recovery expenses |
N/A |
N/A |
0.74 |
0.75 |
N/A |
See Notes to Financial Statements
12
MFS Research International Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R1 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$23.64 |
$22.67 |
$19.64 |
$17.65 |
$22.75 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.20 |
$0.18 |
$0.08 |
$0.22 |
$0.14 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.32 |
0.99 |
2.95 |
2.03 |
(5.12 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$4.52 |
$1.17 |
$3.03 |
$2.25 |
$(4.98 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.29 ) |
$(0.20 ) |
$— |
$(0.26 ) |
$(0.12 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(0.90 ) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.19 ) |
$(0.20 ) |
$— |
$(0.26 ) |
$(0.12 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$26.97 |
$23.64 |
$22.67 |
$19.64 |
$17.65 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
19.92 |
5.24 |
15.43 |
12.88 |
(21.99 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.74 |
1.75 |
1.75 |
1.80 |
1.77 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.73 |
1.74 |
1.74 |
1.79 |
1.76 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
0.78 |
0.81 |
0.42 |
1.17 |
0.71 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
35 |
27 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$891 |
$970 |
$1,028 |
$10,961 |
$3,600 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions and excluding tax reclaim recovery expenses |
N/A |
N/A |
1.74 |
1.74 |
N/A |
See Notes to Financial Statements
13
MFS Research International Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R2 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$24.89 |
$23.88 |
$20.84 |
$18.58 |
$23.90 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.33 |
$0.29 |
$0.26 |
$0.31 |
$0.21 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.57 |
1.06 |
3.04 |
2.17 |
(5.33 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$4.90 |
$1.35 |
$3.30 |
$2.48 |
$(5.12 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.40 ) |
$(0.34 ) |
$(0.26 ) |
$(0.22 ) |
$(0.20 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(0.90 ) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.30 ) |
$(0.34 ) |
$(0.26 ) |
$(0.22 ) |
$(0.20 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$28.49 |
$24.89 |
$23.88 |
$20.84 |
$18.58 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
20.54 |
5.80 |
16.01 |
13.46 |
(21.58 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.24 |
1.25 |
1.25 |
1.30 |
1.27 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.23 |
1.24 |
1.23 |
1.28 |
1.25 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.27 |
1.25 |
1.19 |
1.54 |
0.97 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
35 |
27 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$59,516 |
$57,088 |
$67,846 |
$77,132 |
$75,398 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions and excluding tax reclaim recovery expenses |
N/A |
N/A |
1.24 |
1.25 |
N/A |
See Notes to Financial Statements
14
MFS Research International Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R3 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$25.55 |
$24.52 |
$21.40 |
$19.08 |
$24.53 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.41 |
$0.35 |
$0.32 |
$0.37 |
$0.27 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.69 |
1.08 |
3.13 |
2.22 |
(5.46 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$5.10 |
$1.43 |
$3.45 |
$2.59 |
$(5.19 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.45 ) |
$(0.40 ) |
$(0.33 ) |
$(0.27 ) |
$(0.26 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(0.90 ) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.35 ) |
$(0.40 ) |
$(0.33 ) |
$(0.27 ) |
$(0.26 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$29.30 |
$25.55 |
$24.52 |
$21.40 |
$19.08 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
20.82 |
6.03 |
16.34 |
13.72 |
(21.37 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.99 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.05 |
1.02 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.98 |
0.99 |
0.98 |
1.03 |
1.00 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.52 |
1.48 |
1.46 |
1.83 |
1.22 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
35 |
27 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$35,673 |
$54,410 |
$74,124 |
$68,315 |
$58,785 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions and excluding tax reclaim recovery expenses |
N/A |
N/A |
0.99 |
1.00 |
N/A |
See Notes to Financial Statements
15
MFS Research International Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R4 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$25.93 |
$24.87 |
$21.70 |
$19.34 |
$24.86 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.49 |
$0.44 |
$0.39 |
$0.42 |
$0.33 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.74 |
1.08 |
3.17 |
2.26 |
(5.53 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$5.23 |
$1.52 |
$3.56 |
$2.68 |
$(5.20 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.52 ) |
$(0.46 ) |
$(0.39 ) |
$(0.32 ) |
$(0.32 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(0.90 ) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.42 ) |
$(0.46 ) |
$(0.39 ) |
$(0.32 ) |
$(0.32 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$29.74 |
$25.93 |
$24.87 |
$21.70 |
$19.34 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
21.11 |
6.30 |
16.64 |
14.02 |
(21.17 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.74 |
0.75 |
0.75 |
0.80 |
0.77 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.73 |
0.74 |
0.73 |
0.78 |
0.75 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.79 |
1.80 |
1.74 |
2.05 |
1.45 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
35 |
27 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$21,045 |
$32,346 |
$46,882 |
$74,093 |
$68,971 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions and excluding tax reclaim recovery expenses |
N/A |
N/A |
0.74 |
0.75 |
N/A |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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MFS Research International Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R6 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$25.71 |
$24.67 |
$21.53 |
$19.19 |
$24.67 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$0.51 |
$0.45 |
$0.40 |
$0.44 |
$0.36 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
4.70 |
1.08 |
3.15 |
2.25 |
(5.49 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$5.21 |
$1.53 |
$3.55 |
$2.69 |
$(5.13 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net investment income |
$(0.55 ) |
$(0.49 ) |
$(0.41 ) |
$(0.35 ) |
$(0.35 ) |
|
From net realized gain |
(0.90 ) |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
Total distributions declared to shareholders |
$(1.45 ) |
$(0.49 ) |
$(0.41 ) |
$(0.35 ) |
$(0.35 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$29.47 |
$25.71 |
$24.67 |
$21.53 |
$19.19 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
21.24 |
6.43 |
16.74 |
14.16 |
(21.09 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.65 |
0.65 |
0.65 |
0.70 |
0.65 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.63 |
0.64 |
0.63 |
0.68 |
0.64 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
1.86 |
1.88 |
1.80 |
2.17 |
1.60 |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
35 |
27 |
17 |
16 |
15 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$15,394,695 |
$15,128,724 |
$14,579,581 |
$13,495,945 |
$11,638,059 |
|
Supplemental Ratios (%): |
|||||
|
Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions and excluding tax reclaim recovery expenses |
N/A |
N/A |
0.64 |
0.65 |
N/A |
|
(d) |
Per share data is based on average shares outstanding. |
|
(r) |
Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower. |
|
(s) |
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower. |
|
(t) |
Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges. |
|
(x) |
The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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MFS Research International Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
(1) Business and Organization
MFS Research International Fund (the fund) is a diversified series of MFS Series Trust I (the trust). The trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
General — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued. The fund invests in foreign securities. Investments in foreign securities are vulnerable to the effects of changes in the relative values of the local currency and the U.S. dollar and to the effects of changes in each country’s market, economic, industrial, political, regulatory, geopolitical, environmental, public health, and other conditions.
Segment Reporting — An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 280, Segment Reporting as a component of a public entity that engages in business activities from which it may recognize revenues and incur expenses, has operating results that are regularly reviewed by the entity’s chief operating decision maker (CODM) in making resource allocation decisions and assessing segment performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. The fund represents a single operating segment and the Chairman’s Committee of the fund's adviser acts as the segment’s CODM. The fund’s total returns, expense ratios, and changes in net assets which are used by the CODM to assess segment performance and to make resource allocation decisions to the segment are consistent with that presented within the fund’s financial statements.
Balance Sheet Offsetting — The fund's accounting policy with respect to balance sheet offsetting is that, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement, or similar agreement, does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. The fund's right to setoff may be restricted or prohibited by the bankruptcy or insolvency laws of the particular jurisdiction to which a specific master netting agreement counterparty is subject. Balance sheet offsetting disclosures, to the extent applicable to the fund, have been included in the fund’s Significant Accounting Policies note under the captions for each of the fund’s in-scope financial instruments and transactions.
Investment Valuations — Subject to its oversight, the fund's Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments to MFS as the fund's adviser, pursuant to the fund’s valuation policy and procedures which have been adopted by the adviser and approved by the Board. In accordance with Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees designated the adviser as the “valuation designee” of the fund. If the adviser, as valuation designee, determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available for an investment, the investment is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures.
Under the fund's valuation policy and procedures, equity securities, including restricted equity securities, are generally valued at the last sale or official closing price on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Equity securities, for which there were no sales reported that day, are generally valued at the last quoted daily bid quotation on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Open-end investment companies are generally valued at net asset value per share. The values of foreign securities and other assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the mean of bid and asked prices for rates provided by a third-party pricing service.
Under the fund’s valuation policy and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for debt instruments, floating rate loans, and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from third-party pricing services or otherwise determined by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third-party pricing service may also be valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. In determining values, third-party pricing services can utilize both transaction data and market information such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, spreads and other market data.
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MFS Research International Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
An investment may also be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that the investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halt of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. Events that occur after foreign markets close (such as developments in foreign markets and significant movements in the U.S. markets) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value may be deemed to have a material effect on the value of securities traded in foreign markets. Accordingly, the fund’s foreign equity securities may often be valued at fair value. The adviser generally relies on third-party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of an investment used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investment. There can be no assurance that the fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it were to sell the investment at the same time at which the fund determines its net asset value per share.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund's assets or liabilities. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fund's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. Level 1 includes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. The following is a summary of the levels used as of August 31, 2026 in valuing the fund's assets and liabilities:
|
Financial Instruments |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Total |
|
Equity Securities: |
||||
|
Japan |
$1,129,646,798 |
$2,820,940,516 |
$— |
$3,950,587,314 |
|
United Kingdom |
284,811,781 |
2,662,003,938 |
— |
2,946,815,719 |
|
France |
1,968,420,606 |
— |
— |
1,968,420,606 |
|
Switzerland |
1,272,508,138 |
— |
— |
1,272,508,138 |
|
Netherlands |
1,099,038,693 |
— |
— |
1,099,038,693 |
|
Germany |
1,053,718,851 |
— |
— |
1,053,718,851 |
|
United States |
866,527,221 |
— |
— |
866,527,221 |
|
Italy |
583,385,512 |
— |
— |
583,385,512 |
|
Hong Kong |
191,814,453 |
227,393,965 |
— |
419,208,418 |
|
Other Countries |
2,451,135,079 |
731,951,190 |
— |
3,183,086,269 |
|
Investment Companies |
302,062,760 |
— |
— |
302,062,760 |
|
Total |
$11,203,069,892 |
$6,442,289,609 |
$— |
$17,645,359,501 |
For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Portfolio of Investments.
Foreign Currency Translation — Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income, and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based upon currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions or on the reporting date for foreign denominated receivables and payables. Gains and losses attributable to foreign currency exchange rates on sales of securities are recorded for financial statement purposes as net realized gains and losses on investments. Gains and losses attributable to foreign exchange rate movements on receivables, payables, income and expenses are recorded for financial statement purposes as foreign currency transaction gains and losses. That portion of both realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed.
Security Loans — Under its Securities Lending Agency Agreement with the fund, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending, as lending agent, loans the securities of the fund to certain qualified institutions (the “Borrowers”) approved by the fund. Security loans can be terminated at the discretion of either the lending agent or the fund and the related securities must be returned within the earlier of the standard trade settlement period for such securities or within five business days. The loans are collateralized by cash and/or U.S. government securities in an amount typically at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. On loans collateralized by cash, the cash collateral is invested in a money market fund. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the fund on the next business day. The lending agent provides the fund with indemnification against Borrower default. In the event of Borrower default, the lending agent will, for the benefit of the fund, either purchase securities identical to those loaned or pay the fund the market value of the loaned securities. In return, the lending agent assumes the fund's rights to the related collateral. If the collateral value is less than the cost to purchase
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MFS Research International Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
identical securities or the cash needed to pay their market value, the lending agent is responsible for the shortfall, but only to the extent that such shortfall is not due to a decline in collateral value resulting from collateral reinvestment for which the fund bears the risk of loss. At period end, the fund had investment securities on loan, all of which were classified as equity securities in the fund's Portfolio of Investments, with a fair value of $40,563,074. The fair value of the fund's investment securities on loan and a related liability of $44,100,000 for the obligation to return cash collateral received on securities loaned are both presented gross in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The collateral on securities loaned exceeded the value of securities on loan at period end. The liability for cash collateral for securities loaned is carried at fair value, which is categorized as level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. A portion of the income generated upon investment of the collateral is remitted to the Borrowers, and the remainder is allocated between the fund and the lending agent. On loans collateralized by U.S. government securities, a fee is received from the Borrower, and is allocated between the fund and the lending agent. Income from securities lending is separately reported in the Statement of Operations. The dividend and interest income earned on the securities loaned is accounted for in the same manner as other dividend and interest income.
Indemnifications — Under the fund's organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The fund's maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred.
Investment Transactions and Income — Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends received in cash are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded when the fund is informed of the dividend if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividend and interest payments received in additional securities are recorded on the ex-dividend or ex-interest date in an amount equal to the value of the security on such date.
The fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statement of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statement of Operations.
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. In determining the net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities is determined on the identified cost basis.
Tax Matters and Distributions — The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income tax is required. The fund’s federal tax returns, when filed, will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for generally a three-year period. Management has analyzed the fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state tax returns for all open tax years and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability. Foreign taxes, if any, have been accrued by the fund in the accompanying financial statements in accordance with the applicable foreign tax law. Foreign income taxes may be withheld by certain countries in which the fund invests. Additionally, capital gains realized by the fund on securities issued in or by certain foreign countries may be subject to capital gains tax imposed by those countries.
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future.
Book/tax differences primarily relate to passive foreign investment companies, wash sale loss deferrals, and treating a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as a distribution for tax purposes.
The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders for the last two fiscal years is as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Ordinary income (including any short-term capital gains) |
$393,637,989 |
$330,003,411 |
|
Long-term capital gains |
557,203,152 |
— |
|
Total distributions |
$950,841,141 |
$330,003,411 |
The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:
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MFS Research International Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
|
As of 8/31/26 |
|
|
Cost of investments |
$12,032,814,389 |
|
Gross appreciation |
6,034,504,266 |
|
Gross depreciation |
(421,959,154 ) |
|
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
$5,612,545,112 |
|
Undistributed ordinary income |
665,622,778 |
|
Undistributed long-term capital gain |
1,477,589,997 |
|
Other temporary differences |
(379,838 ) |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
$7,755,378,049 |
Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest — The fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. The fund's income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), and common expenses are allocated to shareholders based on the daily net assets of each class. Dividends are declared separately for each class. Differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses. Class B and Class C shares will convert to Class A shares approximately eight years after purchase. The fund’s distributions declared to shareholders as reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are presented by class as follows:
|
Year
ended
8/31/26 |
Year
ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Class A |
$36,572,620 |
$11,947,743 |
|
Class B |
7,199 |
2,239 |
|
Class C |
401,023 |
116,153 |
|
Class I |
68,184,895 |
26,422,170 |
|
Class R1 |
46,997 |
8,420 |
|
Class R2 |
2,869,029 |
870,937 |
|
Class R3 |
2,470,286 |
1,152,673 |
|
Class R4 |
1,673,768 |
777,407 |
|
Class R6 |
838,615,324 |
288,705,669 |
|
Total |
$950,841,141 |
$330,003,411 |
(3) Transactions with Affiliates
Investment Adviser — The fund has an investment advisory agreement with MFS to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the fund. The management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at the following annual rates based on the fund's average daily net assets:
|
Up to $1 billion |
0.90% |
|
In excess of $1 billion and up to $2 billion |
0.80% |
|
In excess of $2 billion and up to $5 billion |
0.70% |
|
In excess of $5 billion and up to $10 billion |
0.60% |
|
In excess of $10 billion and up to $20 billion |
0.55% |
|
In excess of $20 billion |
0.50% |
MFS has agreed in writing to reduce its management fee by a specified amount if certain MFS mutual fund assets exceed thresholds agreed to by MFS and the fund's Board of Trustees. MFS has also agreed in writing to waive at least 0.01% of its management fee as part of this agreement. The agreement to waive at least 0.01% of the management fee will continue until modified by the fund's Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until December 31, 2026. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this management fee reduction amounted to $2,433,402, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. The management fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.61% of the fund's average daily net assets.
Distributor — MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (MFD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, as distributor, received $18,834 for the year ended August 31, 2026, as its portion of the initial sales charge on sales of Class A shares of the fund.
The Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for certain share classes pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
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MFS Research International Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
The fund's distribution plan provides that the fund will pay MFD for services provided by MFD and financial intermediaries in connection with the distribution and servicing of certain share classes. One component of the plan is a distribution fee paid to MFD and another component of the plan is a service fee paid to MFD. MFD may subsequently pay all, or a portion, of the distribution and/or service fees to financial intermediaries. The distribution and service fees are computed daily and paid monthly.
Distribution Plan Fee Table:
|
Distribution
Fee Rate (d) |
Service
Fee Rate (d) |
Total
Distribution
Plan (d) |
Annual
Effective
Rate (e) |
Distribution
and Service
Fee |
|
|
Class A |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
$1,836,889 |
|
Class B |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
1,433 |
|
Class C |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
87,607 |
|
Class R1 |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
9,977 |
|
Class R2 |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.50% |
0.50% |
290,512 |
|
Class R3 |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
114,891 |
|
Total Distribution and Service Fees |
$2,341,309 |
(d)
In accordance with the distribution plan for certain classes, the fund pays distribution and/or service fees equal to these annual percentage rates of each
class’s average daily net assets. The distribution and service fee rates disclosed by class represent the current rates in effect at the end of the reporting
period. Any rate changes, if applicable, are detailed below.
(e)
The annual effective rates represent actual fees incurred under the distribution plan for the year ended August 31, 2026 based on each class's average daily net assets. MFD has voluntarily agreed to rebate a portion of each class's 0.25% service fee attributable to accounts for which there is no financial intermediary specified on the account except for accounts attributable to MFS or its affiliates' seed money. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this rebate amounted to $209, $3, and $3 for Class A, Class B, and Class C shares, respectively, and is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Certain Class A shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) in the event of a shareholder redemption within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within six years of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. All contingent deferred sales charges are paid to MFD and during the year ended August 31, 2026, were as follows:
|
Amount |
|
|
Class A |
$5,523 |
|
Class B |
— |
|
Class C |
270 |
Shareholder Servicing Agent — MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, receives a fee from the fund for its services as shareholder servicing agent calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the fund as determined periodically under the supervision of the fund's Board of Trustees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fee was $152,199, which equated to 0.0009% annually of the fund's average daily net assets. MFSC also receives reimbursement from the fund for out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs which may be paid to affiliated and unaffiliated service providers. Class R6 shares do not incur sub-accounting fees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, these out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs amounted to $2,218,833.
Administrator — MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the fund. Under an administrative services agreement, the fund reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. The fund is charged an annual fixed amount of $17,500 plus a fee based on average daily net assets. The administrative services fee is computed daily and paid monthly. The administrative services fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.0032% of the fund's average daily net assets.
Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation — The fund pays compensation to independent Trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. Independent Trustees’ compensation is accrued daily and paid subsequent to each Trustee Board meeting. The fund does not pay compensation directly to Trustees or officers of the fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration from MFS for their services to the fund. Certain officers and Trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS, MFD, and MFSC.
Other — The fund invests in the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio which is managed by MFS and seeks current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. This money market fund does not pay a management fee to MFS but does incur investment and operating costs.
22
MFS Research International Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
(4) Portfolio Securities
For the year ended August 31, 2026, purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, aggregated $6,031,226,389 and $8,741,911,127, respectively.
(5) Shares of Beneficial Interest
The fund's Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. Transactions in fund shares were as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|||
|
Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
|
|
Shares sold |
||||
|
Class A |
1,368,044 |
$37,324,394 |
2,108,431 |
$51,013,400 |
|
Class C |
14,163 |
362,212 |
24,624 |
572,631 |
|
Class I |
8,659,577 |
247,431,347 |
10,858,376 |
270,440,746 |
|
Class R1 |
6,631 |
164,854 |
4,974 |
109,691 |
|
Class R2 |
367,079 |
9,705,246 |
383,102 |
8,866,772 |
|
Class R3 |
395,878 |
10,642,112 |
686,676 |
16,352,614 |
|
Class R4 |
179,583 |
4,926,492 |
248,976 |
6,033,090 |
|
Class R6 |
10,912,463 |
293,659,900 |
27,706,078 |
663,936,953 |
|
21,903,418 |
$604,216,557 |
42,021,237 |
$1,017,325,897 |
|
|
Shares issued to shareholders
in reinvestment of distributions |
||||
|
Class A |
1,362,898 |
$34,576,725 |
474,689 |
$11,050,764 |
|
Class B |
289 |
7,199 |
98 |
2,239 |
|
Class C |
14,482 |
344,524 |
4,629 |
101,290 |
|
Class I |
2,364,640 |
62,450,137 |
1,005,808 |
24,320,429 |
|
Class R1 |
2,025 |
46,997 |
393 |
8,420 |
|
Class R2 |
115,984 |
2,833,482 |
38,346 |
861,255 |
|
Class R3 |
98,496 |
2,470,284 |
50,094 |
1,152,673 |
|
Class R4 |
62,901 |
1,598,937 |
32,183 |
750,511 |
|
Class R6 |
31,400,684 |
790,041,202 |
11,762,492 |
271,713,565 |
|
35,422,399 |
$894,369,487 |
13,368,732 |
$309,961,146 |
|
|
Shares reacquired |
||||
|
Class A |
(4,619,156 ) |
$(125,363,117 ) |
(4,992,021 ) |
$(120,884,697 ) |
|
Class B |
(6,338 ) |
(168,724 ) |
(10,399 ) |
(242,620 ) |
|
Class C |
(98,703 ) |
(2,542,900 ) |
(210,364 ) |
(4,777,766 ) |
|
Class I |
(17,367,562 ) |
(496,849,139 ) |
(19,806,560 ) |
(491,500,344 ) |
|
Class R1 |
(16,653 ) |
(427,326 ) |
(9,661 ) |
(217,231 ) |
|
Class R2 |
(687,020 ) |
(18,047,482 ) |
(968,758 ) |
(22,351,093 ) |
|
Class R3 |
(1,406,219 ) |
(38,159,573 ) |
(1,630,986 ) |
(38,775,909 ) |
|
Class R4 |
(782,248 ) |
(21,783,621 ) |
(919,306 ) |
(22,708,365 ) |
|
Class R6 |
(108,337,070 ) |
(2,970,246,078 ) |
(42,041,035 ) |
(997,997,849 ) |
|
(133,320,969 ) |
$(3,673,587,960 ) |
(70,589,090 ) |
$(1,699,455,874 ) |
|
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MFS Research International Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
|
Year ended 8/31/26 |
Year ended 8/31/25 |
|||
|
Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
|
|
Net change |
||||
|
Class A |
(1,888,214 ) |
$(53,461,998 ) |
(2,408,901 ) |
$(58,820,533 ) |
|
Class B |
(6,049 ) |
(161,525 ) |
(10,301 ) |
(240,381 ) |
|
Class C |
(70,058 ) |
(1,836,164 ) |
(181,111 ) |
(4,103,845 ) |
|
Class I |
(6,343,345 ) |
(186,967,655 ) |
(7,942,376 ) |
(196,739,169 ) |
|
Class R1 |
(7,997 ) |
(215,475 ) |
(4,294 ) |
(99,120 ) |
|
Class R2 |
(203,957 ) |
(5,508,754 ) |
(547,310 ) |
(12,623,066 ) |
|
Class R3 |
(911,845 ) |
(25,047,177 ) |
(894,216 ) |
(21,270,622 ) |
|
Class R4 |
(539,764 ) |
(15,258,192 ) |
(638,147 ) |
(15,924,764 ) |
|
Class R6 |
(66,023,923 ) |
(1,886,544,976 ) |
(2,572,465 ) |
(62,347,331 ) |
|
(75,995,152 ) |
$(2,175,001,916 ) |
(15,199,121 ) |
$(372,168,831 ) |
|
The fund is one of several mutual funds in which certain MFS funds may invest. The MFS funds do not invest in the underlying funds for the purpose of exercising management or control. At the end of the period, the MFS International Diversification Fund, the MFS Growth Allocation Fund, the MFS Moderate Allocation Fund, and the MFS Aggressive Growth Allocation Fund were the owners of record of approximately 68%, 3%, 2%, and 1%, respectively, of the value of outstanding voting shares of the fund. In addition, the MFS Conservative Allocation Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2030 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2035 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2040 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2045 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2050 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2055 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2060 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2065 Fund, the MFS Lifetime 2070 Fund, and the MFS Lifetime Income Fund were each the owners of record of less than 1% of the value of outstanding voting shares of the fund.
Effective June 1, 2019, purchases of the fund’s Class B shares were closed to new and existing investors subject to certain exceptions. Effective September 29, 2023, purchases of the fund's Class R1 and Class R2 shares were closed to new eligible investors.
(6) Line of Credit
The fund and certain other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1.45 billion unsecured committed line of credit of which $1.2 billion is reserved for use by the fund and certain other MFS U.S. funds. The line of credit is provided by a syndicate of banks under a credit agreement. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the highest of 1) Daily Simple SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate), 2) the Federal Funds Effective Rate, or 3) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate, each plus an agreed upon spread. A commitment fee, based on the average daily unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds. The line of credit expires on March 11, 2027 unless extended or renewed. In addition, the fund and other funds managed by MFS have established unsecured uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, at rates equal to customary reference rates plus an agreed upon spread. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fund’s commitment fee and interest expense were $82,115 and $0, respectively, and are included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statement of Operations.
(7) Investments in Affiliated Issuers
An affiliated issuer may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. The following were affiliated issuers for the year ended August 31, 2026:
|
Affiliated Issuers |
Beginning
Value |
Purchases |
Sales
Proceeds |
Realized
Gain
(Loss) |
Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation |
Ending
Value |
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$290,703,125 |
$3,337,048,799 |
$3,369,803,021 |
$32,197 |
$(18,340 ) |
$257,962,760 |
|
Affiliated Issuers |
Dividend
Income |
Capital Gain
Distributions |
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$9,185,523 |
$— |
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MFS Research International Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of MFS Research International Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of MFS Research International Fund (the “Fund”) (one of the funds constituting MFS Series Trust I (the “Trust”)), including the portfolio of investments, as of August 31, 2026, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund (one of the funds constituting MFS Series Trust I) at August 31, 2026, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and its financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2026, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and others; when replies were not received from brokers and others, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the auditor of one or more MFS investment companies since 1993.
Boston, Massachusetts
October 16, 2026
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MFS Research International Fund
Federal Tax Information (unaudited)
The fund will notify shareholders of amounts for use in preparing 2026 income tax forms in January 2027. The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund designates the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income eligible to be taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gain.
The fund designates $867,354,000 as capital gain dividends paid during the fiscal year.
Income derived from foreign sources was $462,531,897. The fund intends to pass through foreign tax credits of $30,854,246 for the fiscal year.
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS Research International Fund.
ITEM 9. PROXY DISCLOSURES FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS Research International Fund.
ITEM 10. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS OF OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
This information is disclosed as part of the financial statements included in Item 7 above for MFS Research International Fund. See the Statement of Operations and Note 3 within the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
ITEM 11. STATEMENT REGARDING BASIS FOR APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT.
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MFS Research International Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement
MFS Research International Fund
The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that both the full Board of Trustees and a majority of the non-interested (“independent”) Trustees, voting separately, annually approve the continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS. The Trustees consider matters bearing on the Fund and its advisory arrangements at their meetings throughout the year, including a review of performance data at each regular meeting. In addition, the independent Trustees met several times over the course of several months beginning in April and ending in July, 2026 (“contract review meetings”) for the specific purpose of considering whether to approve the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for the Fund and the other investment companies that the Board oversees (the “MFS Funds”). The independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately from MFS during various contract review meetings. The independent Trustees were also assisted in this process by an independent consultant who was retained by and reported to the independent Trustees.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the investment advisory agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees, considered such information and factors as they believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to them and their own business judgment, to be relevant. The investment advisory agreement for the Fund was considered separately, although the Trustees also took into account the common interests of all MFS Funds in their review. As described below, the Trustees considered the nature, quality, and extent of the various investment advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by MFS under the existing investment advisory agreement and other arrangements with the Fund.
In connection with their contract review meetings, the Trustees received and relied upon materials that included, among other items: (i) information provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party, on the investment performance of the Fund for various time periods ended December 31, 2025 and the investment performance of a group of funds with substantially similar investment classifications/objectives (the “Broadridge performance universe”), (ii) information provided by Broadridge on the Fund’s advisory fees and other expenses and the advisory fees and other expenses of comparable funds identified by Broadridge as well as all other funds in the same investment classification/category (the “Broadridge expense group and universe”), (iii) information provided by MFS on the advisory fees of portfolios of other clients of MFS, including institutional separate accounts and other clients, (iv) information as to whether and to what extent applicable expense waivers, reimbursements or fee “breakpoints” are observed for the Fund, (v) information regarding MFS’ financial results and financial condition, including MFS’ and certain of its affiliates’ estimated profitability from services performed for the Fund and the MFS Funds as a whole, and compared to MFS’ institutional business, (vi) MFS’ views regarding the outlook for the mutual fund industry and the strategic business plans of MFS, (vii) descriptions of various functions performed by MFS for the Funds, such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and (viii) information regarding the overall organization of MFS, including information about MFS’ senior management and other personnel providing investment advisory, administrative and other services to the Fund and the other MFS Funds. The comparative performance, fee and expense information prepared and provided by Broadridge was not independently verified and the independent Trustees did not independently verify any information provided to them by MFS.
The Trustees’ conclusion as to the continuation of the investment advisory agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Trustees and not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. It is also important to recognize that the fee arrangements for the Fund and other MFS Funds are the result of years of review and discussion between the independent Trustees and MFS, that certain aspects of such arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and that the Trustees’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of these same arrangements during the course of the year and in prior years.
Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2025, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 5th quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 5th quintile for each of the one- and three- year periods ended December 31, 2025 relative to the Broadridge performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.
The Trustees expressed concern to MFS about the substandard investment performance of the Fund. In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year, as to MFS’ efforts to improve the Fund’s performance. In addition, the trustees requested that they receive a separate update on the Fund’s performance at each of their regular meetings. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context
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MFS Research International Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement - continued
of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that MFS’ responses and efforts and plans to improve investment performance were sufficient to support approval of the continuance of the investment advisory agreement for an additional one-year period, but that they would continue to closely monitor the performance of the Fund.
In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees considered, among other information, the Fund’s advisory fee and the total expense ratio of the Fund’s Class I shares as a percentage of average daily net assets and the advisory fee and total expense ratios of the Broadridge expense group based on information provided by Broadridge. The Trustees considered that, according to the data provided by Broadridge (which takes into account any fee reductions or expense limitations that were in effect during the Fund’s last fiscal year), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each approximately at the Broadridge expense group median.
The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged by MFS to any institutional separate accounts advised by MFS (“separate accounts”) and unaffiliated investment companies for which MFS serves as subadviser (“subadvised funds”) that have comparable investment strategies to the Fund, if any. In comparing these fees, the Trustees considered information provided by MFS as to the generally broader scope of services provided by MFS to the Fund, as well as the more extensive regulatory burdens imposed on MFS in managing the Fund, in comparison to separate accounts and subadvised funds. The Trustees also considered the higher demands placed on MFS’ investment personnel and trading infrastructure as a result of the daily cash in-flows and out-flows of the Fund in comparison to separate accounts.
The Trustees also considered whether the Fund may benefit from any economies of scale in the management of the Fund in the event of growth in assets of the Fund and/or growth in assets of the MFS Funds as a whole. They noted that the Fund’s advisory fee rate schedule is subject to contractual breakpoints that reduce the Fund’s advisory fee rate on average daily net assets over $1 billion, $2 billion, $5 billion, $10 billion, and $20 billion. The Trustees also noted that MFS has agreed in writing to waive a portion of the management fees of certain MFS Funds, including the Fund, if the total combined assets of certain funds within the MFS Funds’ complex increase above agreed upon thresholds (the “group fee waiver”), enabling the Fund’s shareholders to share in the benefits from any economies of scale at the complex level. The group fee waiver is reviewed and renewed annually between the Board and MFS. The Trustees concluded that the breakpoints and the group fee waiver were sufficient to allow the Fund to benefit from economies of scale as its assets and overall complex assets grow.
The Trustees also considered information prepared by MFS relating to MFS’ costs and profits with respect to the Fund, the MFS Funds considered as a group, and other investment companies and accounts advised by MFS, as well as MFS’ methodologies used to determine and allocate its costs to the MFS Funds, the Fund and other accounts and products for purposes of estimating profitability.
After reviewing these and other factors described herein, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that the advisory fees charged to the Fund represent reasonable compensation in light of the services being provided by MFS to the Fund.
In addition, the Trustees considered MFS’ resources and related efforts to continue to retain, attract and motivate capable personnel to serve the Fund. The Trustees also considered current and developing conditions in the financial services industry, including the presence of large and well-capitalized companies which are spending, and appear to be prepared to continue to spend, substantial sums to engage personnel and to provide services to competing investment companies. In this regard, the Trustees also considered the financial resources of MFS and its ultimate parent, Sun Life Financial Inc. The Trustees also considered the advantages and possible disadvantages to the Fund of having an adviser that also serves other investment companies as well as other accounts.
The Trustees also considered the nature, quality, cost, and extent of administrative, transfer agency, and distribution services provided to the Fund by MFS and its affiliates under agreements and plans other than the investment advisory agreement, including any 12b-1 fees the Fund pays to MFS Fund Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of MFS. The Trustees also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain other services MFS performs or arranges for on the Fund’s behalf, which may include securities lending programs, directed expense payment programs, class action recovery programs, and MFS’ interaction with third-party service providers, principally custodians and sub-custodians. The Trustees concluded that the various non-advisory services provided by MFS and its affiliates on behalf of the Fund were satisfactory.
The Trustees considered so-called “fall-out benefits” to MFS such as reputational value derived from serving as investment manager to the MFS Funds. The Trustees also considered that MFS discontinued its historic practice of obtaining investment research from portfolio brokerage commissions paid by certain MFS Funds effective January 2018, and directly pays or voluntarily reimburses a Fund, if applicable, for the costs of external research acquired through the use of the Fund’s portfolio brokerage commissions.
Based on their evaluation of factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board of Trustees, including the independent Trustees, concluded that the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS should be continued for an additional one-year period, commencing August 1, 2026.
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MFS Technology Fund
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
MFS Technology Fund
Portfolio of Investments − 8/31/26
The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – 97.3% |
||||
|
Business Services – 0.6% |
||||
|
Verisk Analytics, Inc., “A” |
66,911 |
$12,966,014 |
||
|
Electrical Equipment – 1.9% |
||||
|
Amphenol Corp., “A” |
115,471 |
$18,307,927 |
||
|
Corning, Inc. |
185,863 |
27,643,404 |
||
|
$45,951,331 |
||||
|
Hardware, Peripherals, & Assembly – 19.2% |
||||
|
Apple, Inc. (s) |
615,215 |
$194,930,873 |
||
|
Arista Networks, Inc. (a) |
357,059 |
69,872,876 |
||
|
Cisco Systems, Inc. |
662,887 |
73,242,385 |
||
|
Coherent Corp. (a) |
18,999 |
5,278,492 |
||
|
Fastly, Inc., “A” (a) |
404,517 |
9,218,942 |
||
|
Hitachi Ltd. |
864,500 |
29,428,175 |
||
|
International Business Machines Corp. |
97,225 |
22,738,011 |
||
|
Sandisk Corp. of Delaware (a) |
17,683 |
27,703,956 |
||
|
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC |
28,497 |
23,606,345 |
||
|
$456,020,055 |
||||
|
Insurance – 0.4% |
||||
|
Aon PLC |
29,274 |
$9,412,176 |
||
|
Interactive Media Services – 10.9% |
||||
|
Alphabet, Inc., “A” (s) |
577,578 |
$196,001,094 |
||
|
Meta Platforms, Inc., “A” (s) |
109,534 |
62,690,690 |
||
|
$258,691,784 |
||||
|
Semiconductor & Electronic Components – 31.1% |
||||
|
Advanced Micro Devices (a) |
151,725 |
$71,419,992 |
||
|
Analog Devices, Inc. |
86,507 |
31,327,645 |
||
|
Applied Materials, Inc. |
115,917 |
53,135,194 |
||
|
Broadcom, Inc. |
459,955 |
170,339,735 |
||
|
Globalwafers Co. Ltd. |
508,000 |
14,604,880 |
||
|
KLA Corp. |
156,348 |
27,431,256 |
||
|
Lam Research Corp. |
184,234 |
55,544,709 |
||
|
NVIDIA Corp. |
782,161 |
172,685,505 |
||
|
NXP Semiconductors N.V. |
75,837 |
17,036,024 |
||
|
ON Semiconductor Corp. (a) |
128,574 |
9,526,048 |
||
|
Renesas Electronics Corp. |
774,100 |
16,436,602 |
||
|
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. |
581,000 |
43,882,037 |
||
|
Teradyne, Inc. |
38,133 |
13,340,067 |
||
|
Texas Instruments, Inc. |
155,987 |
40,698,568 |
||
|
$737,408,262 |
||||
|
Software – 32.7% |
||||
|
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (a) |
132,458 |
$14,387,588 |
||
|
Autodesk, Inc. (a) |
77,267 |
19,975,838 |
||
|
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a) |
132,643 |
44,936,796 |
||
SCTFS-ANN
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MFS Technology Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Issuer |
Shares/Par |
Value ($) |
||
|
Common Stocks – continued |
||||
|
Software – continued |
||||
|
Cloudflare, Inc., “A” (a) |
48,383 |
$14,762,137 |
||
|
Constellation Software, Inc. |
12,188 |
27,601,803 |
||
|
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (a) |
263,544 |
60,878,664 |
||
|
Datadog, Inc., “A” (a) |
122,529 |
29,044,274 |
||
|
Figma, Inc. (a) |
3,618 |
99,459 |
||
|
HubSpot, Inc. (a) |
34,202 |
8,939,035 |
||
|
Intuit, Inc. |
47,655 |
17,122,441 |
||
|
JFrog Ltd. (a) |
630,900 |
63,134,163 |
||
|
Microsoft Corp. (s) |
426,504 |
216,361,214 |
||
|
MongoDB, Inc. (a) |
120,300 |
54,540,411 |
||
|
Okta, Inc. (a) |
159,537 |
27,606,282 |
||
|
Palantir Technologies, Inc. (a) |
181,416 |
33,812,314 |
||
|
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (a) |
26,958 |
10,301,461 |
||
|
Salesforce, Inc. |
42,364 |
10,910,425 |
||
|
ServiceNow, Inc. (a) |
55,157 |
8,162,684 |
||
|
ServiceTitan, Inc., “A” (a) |
126,324 |
12,384,805 |
||
|
Shopify, Inc. (a) |
440,023 |
64,846,189 |
||
|
Snowflake, Inc., “A” (a) |
61,907 |
20,517,837 |
||
|
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (a) |
41,063 |
15,284,470 |
||
|
$775,610,290 |
||||
|
Telecom Services – 0.5% |
||||
|
Space Exploration Technologies, “A” (a) |
87,888 |
$12,628,627 |
||
|
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost, $1,123,520,977) |
$2,308,688,539 |
|||
|
Strike
Price |
First
Exercise |
|||
|
Warrants – 0.0% |
||||
|
Software – 0.0% |
||||
|
Constellation Software, Inc. (CAD 100 principal amount of Series 2 Debentures for 1 warrant, Expiration 3/31/40) (a) (Identified Cost, $0) |
CAD 11.5 |
N/A |
9,895 |
$0 |
|
Mutual Funds (h) – 2.8% |
||||
|
Money Market Funds – 2.8% |
||||
|
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 3.75% (v) (Identified Cost, $65,088,210) |
65,088,184 |
$65,094,693 |
||
|
Other Assets, Less Liabilities – (0.1)% |
(1,658,886) |
|||
|
Net Assets – 100.0% |
$2,372,124,346 |
|||
|
(a) |
Non-income producing security. |
|
(h) |
An affiliated issuer, which may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. At period end, the aggregate values of the fund's investments in affiliated issuers and in unaffiliated issuers were $65,094,693 and $2,308,688,539, respectively. |
|
(s) |
Security or a portion of the security was pledged to cover collateral requirements. |
|
(v) |
Affiliated issuer that is available only to investment companies managed by MFS. The rate quoted for the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end. |
2
MFS Technology Fund
Portfolio of Investments – continued
|
Abbreviations indicate amounts shown in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. All amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. A list of abbreviations is shown below: |
|
|
CAD |
Canadian Dollar |
At August 31, 2026, the fund had cash collateral of $5,467 and other liquid securities collateral with an aggregate value of $554,208. Restricted cash and/or deposits with brokers in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities are comprised of cash collateral.
See Notes to Financial Statements
3
MFS Technology Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Assets and Liabilities
This statement represents your fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of the fund.
|
At 8/31/26 Assets |
|
|
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $1,123,520,977) |
$2,308,688,539 |
|
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $65,088,210) |
65,094,693 |
|
Cash pledged for |
|
|
Securities sold short |
5,467 |
|
Receivables for |
|
|
Fund shares sold |
696,717 |
|
Interest and dividends |
706,098 |
|
Other assets |
9,216 |
|
Total assets |
$2,375,200,730 |
|
Liabilities |
|
|
Payables for |
|
|
Fund shares reacquired |
$2,147,208 |
|
Payable to affiliates |
|
|
Investment adviser |
185,538 |
|
Administrative services fee |
3,653 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
511,609 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
47,147 |
|
Payable for independent Trustees' compensation |
119 |
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
181,110 |
|
Total liabilities |
$3,076,384 |
|
Net assets |
$2,372,124,346 |
|
Net assets consist of |
|
|
Paid-in capital |
$966,134,550 |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
1,405,989,796 |
|
Net assets |
$2,372,124,346 |
|
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding |
31,002,721 |
|
Net assets |
Shares
outstanding |
Net asset value
per share (a) |
|
|
Class A |
$1,198,519,661 |
16,314,546 |
$73.46 |
|
Class B |
4,477,603 |
94,876 |
47.19 |
|
Class C |
79,561,514 |
1,695,176 |
46.93 |
|
Class I |
620,336,064 |
7,175,936 |
86.45 |
|
Class R1 |
16,906,419 |
362,162 |
46.68 |
|
Class R2 |
31,880,935 |
497,167 |
64.13 |
|
Class R3 |
40,514,231 |
552,225 |
73.37 |
|
Class R4 |
18,909,996 |
230,357 |
82.09 |
|
Class R6 |
361,017,923 |
4,080,276 |
88.48 |
|
(a) |
Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except for Class A, for which the maximum offering price per share was $77.94 [100 / 94.25 x $73.46]. On sales of $50,000 or more, the maximum offering price of Class A shares is reduced. A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of Class A, Class B, and Class C shares. Redemption price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for Classes I, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R6. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
4
MFS Technology Fund
Financial Statements | Statement of Operations
This statement describes how much your fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. It also describes any gains and/or losses generated by fund operations.
|
Year ended 8/31/26 Net investment income (loss) |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers |
$10,921,023 |
|
Dividends from affiliated issuers |
1,272,640 |
|
Other |
94,267 |
|
Income on securities loaned |
11,367 |
|
Foreign taxes withheld |
(181,629 ) |
|
Total investment income |
$12,117,668 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
Management fee |
$16,083,833 |
|
Distribution and service fees |
4,065,918 |
|
Shareholder servicing costs |
2,183,263 |
|
Administrative services fee |
303,530 |
|
Independent Trustees' compensation |
44,984 |
|
Custodian fee |
145,315 |
|
Shareholder communications |
68,214 |
|
Audit and tax fees |
80,715 |
|
Legal fees |
13,446 |
|
Miscellaneous |
222,729 |
|
Total expenses |
$23,211,947 |
|
Reduction of expenses by investment adviser and distributor |
(307,055 ) |
|
Net expenses |
$22,904,892 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$(10,787,224 ) |
|
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
|
|
Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis) |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers |
$418,608,176 |
|
Affiliated issuers |
(1,011 ) |
|
Foreign currency |
(161,873 ) |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
$418,445,292 |
|
Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation |
|
|
Unaffiliated issuers |
$160,315,064 |
|
Affiliated issuers |
6,483 |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) |
$160,321,547 |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
$578,766,839 |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$567,979,615 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
5
MFS Technology Fund
Financial Statements | Statements of Changes in Net Assets
These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.
|
Year ended |
||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
|
|
Change in net assets |
||
|
From operations |
||
|
Net investment income (loss) |
$(10,787,224 ) |
$(7,779,398 ) |
|
Net realized gain (loss) |
418,445,292 |
192,786,937 |
|
Net unrealized gain (loss) |
160,321,547 |
137,957,372 |
|
Change in net assets from operations |
$567,979,615 |
$322,964,911 |
|
Total distributions to shareholders |
$(300,000,972 ) |
$(275,885,565 ) |
|
Change in net assets from fund share transactions |
$(12,647,618 ) |
$121,116,993 |
|
Total change in net assets |
$255,331,025 |
$168,196,339 |
|
Net assets |
||
|
At beginning of period |
2,116,793,321 |
1,948,596,982 |
|
At end of period |
$2,372,124,346 |
$2,116,793,321 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
6
MFS Technology Fund
Financial Statements | Financial Highlights
The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund's financial performance for the past 5 years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.
|
Class A |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$66.22 |
$64.79 |
$52.10 |
$46.91 |
$75.65 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.38 ) |
$(0.29 ) |
$(0.30 ) |
$(0.22 ) |
$(0.45 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
17.60 |
11.25 |
18.67 |
9.75 |
(19.94 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$17.22 |
$10.96 |
$18.37 |
$9.53 |
$(20.39 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$(9.98 ) |
$(9.53 ) |
$(5.68 ) |
$(4.34 ) |
$(8.35 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$73.46 |
$66.22 |
$64.79 |
$52.10 |
$46.91 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
28.97 |
17.36 |
38.29 |
23.49 |
(30.20 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.12 |
1.12 |
1.14 |
1.15 |
1.14 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.11 |
1.11 |
1.12 |
1.14 |
1.13 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.57 ) |
(0.46 ) |
(0.51 ) |
(0.49 ) |
(0.76 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
59 |
50 |
37 |
44 |
30 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$1,198,520 |
$1,026,082 |
$927,605 |
$669,260 |
$572,702 |
|
Class B |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$46.15 |
$48.00 |
$40.24 |
$37.55 |
$62.67 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.58 ) |
$(0.54 ) |
$(0.54 ) |
$(0.43 ) |
$(0.73 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
11.60 |
8.22 |
13.98 |
7.46 |
(16.04 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$11.02 |
$7.68 |
$13.44 |
$7.03 |
$(16.77 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$(9.98 ) |
$(9.53 ) |
$(5.68 ) |
$(4.34 ) |
$(8.35 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$47.19 |
$46.15 |
$48.00 |
$40.24 |
$37.55 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
27.99 |
16.49 |
37.23 |
22.60 |
(30.73 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.87 |
1.87 |
1.89 |
1.91 |
1.89 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.86 |
1.86 |
1.87 |
1.89 |
1.88 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(1.32 ) |
(1.19 ) |
(1.27 ) |
(1.24 ) |
(1.52 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
59 |
50 |
37 |
44 |
30 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$4,478 |
$9,250 |
$15,271 |
$18,987 |
$23,115 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
7
MFS Technology Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class C |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$45.95 |
$47.82 |
$40.11 |
$37.45 |
$62.52 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.58 ) |
$(0.54 ) |
$(0.54 ) |
$(0.43 ) |
$(0.73 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
11.54 |
8.20 |
13.93 |
7.43 |
(15.99 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$10.96 |
$7.66 |
$13.39 |
$7.00 |
$(16.72 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$(9.98 ) |
$(9.53 ) |
$(5.68 ) |
$(4.34 ) |
$(8.35 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$46.93 |
$45.95 |
$47.82 |
$40.11 |
$37.45 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
27.98 |
16.52 |
37.22 |
22.58 |
(30.72 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.87 |
1.87 |
1.89 |
1.90 |
1.89 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.86 |
1.86 |
1.87 |
1.89 |
1.88 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(1.32 ) |
(1.20 ) |
(1.26 ) |
(1.24 ) |
(1.52 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
59 |
50 |
37 |
44 |
30 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$79,562 |
$87,261 |
$104,016 |
$105,653 |
$112,241 |
|
Class I |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$76.12 |
$73.05 |
$57.94 |
$51.52 |
$82.06 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.25 ) |
$(0.15 ) |
$(0.17 ) |
$(0.12 ) |
$(0.34 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
20.56 |
12.75 |
20.96 |
10.88 |
(21.85 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$20.31 |
$12.60 |
$20.79 |
$10.76 |
$(22.19 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$(9.98 ) |
$(9.53 ) |
$(5.68 ) |
$(4.34 ) |
$(8.35 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$86.45 |
$76.12 |
$73.05 |
$57.94 |
$51.52 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
29.29 |
17.67 |
38.63 |
23.79 |
(30.02 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.87 |
0.87 |
0.89 |
0.91 |
0.89 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.86 |
0.86 |
0.87 |
0.89 |
0.88 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.32 ) |
(0.21 ) |
(0.26 ) |
(0.24 ) |
(0.52 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
59 |
50 |
37 |
44 |
30 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$620,336 |
$550,260 |
$468,539 |
$356,050 |
$356,867 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
8
MFS Technology Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R1 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$45.75 |
$47.65 |
$39.98 |
$37.35 |
$62.37 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.58 ) |
$(0.54 ) |
$(0.54 ) |
$(0.43 ) |
$(0.72 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
11.49 |
8.17 |
13.89 |
7.40 |
(15.95 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$10.91 |
$7.63 |
$13.35 |
$6.97 |
$(16.67 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$(9.98 ) |
$(9.53 ) |
$(5.68 ) |
$(4.34 ) |
$(8.35 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$46.68 |
$45.75 |
$47.65 |
$39.98 |
$37.35 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
28.00 |
16.51 |
37.24 |
22.56 |
(30.72 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.87 |
1.87 |
1.89 |
1.90 |
1.89 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.86 |
1.86 |
1.87 |
1.89 |
1.88 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(1.32 ) |
(1.20 ) |
(1.26 ) |
(1.24 ) |
(1.51 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
59 |
50 |
37 |
44 |
30 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$16,906 |
$14,180 |
$13,792 |
$10,366 |
$7,558 |
|
Class R2 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$59.11 |
$58.86 |
$47.93 |
$43.63 |
$71.12 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.48 ) |
$(0.40 ) |
$(0.40 ) |
$(0.30 ) |
$(0.56 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
15.48 |
10.18 |
17.01 |
8.94 |
(18.58 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$15.00 |
$9.78 |
$16.61 |
$8.64 |
$(19.14 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$(9.98 ) |
$(9.53 ) |
$(5.68 ) |
$(4.34 ) |
$(8.35 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$64.13 |
$59.11 |
$58.86 |
$47.93 |
$43.63 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
28.66 |
17.08 |
37.92 |
23.19 |
(30.38 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.37 |
1.37 |
1.39 |
1.40 |
1.39 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.36 |
1.36 |
1.37 |
1.39 |
1.38 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.82 ) |
(0.71 ) |
(0.76 ) |
(0.74 ) |
(1.02 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
59 |
50 |
37 |
44 |
30 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$31,881 |
$30,658 |
$30,733 |
$22,942 |
$22,287 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
9
MFS Technology Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R3 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$66.15 |
$64.72 |
$52.06 |
$46.87 |
$75.60 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.38 ) |
$(0.29 ) |
$(0.29 ) |
$(0.22 ) |
$(0.46 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
17.58 |
11.25 |
18.63 |
9.75 |
(19.92 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$17.20 |
$10.96 |
$18.34 |
$9.53 |
$(20.38 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$(9.98 ) |
$(9.53 ) |
$(5.68 ) |
$(4.34 ) |
$(8.35 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$73.37 |
$66.15 |
$64.72 |
$52.06 |
$46.87 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
28.97 |
17.38 |
38.26 |
23.51 |
(30.21 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
1.12 |
1.12 |
1.14 |
1.15 |
1.14 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
1.11 |
1.11 |
1.12 |
1.14 |
1.13 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.57 ) |
(0.45 ) |
(0.52 ) |
(0.49 ) |
(0.77 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
59 |
50 |
37 |
44 |
30 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$40,514 |
$43,282 |
$45,404 |
$55,707 |
$49,755 |
|
Class R4 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$72.75 |
$70.18 |
$55.88 |
$49.85 |
$79.68 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.24 ) |
$(0.14 ) |
$(0.17 ) |
$(0.11 ) |
$(0.33 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
19.56 |
12.24 |
20.15 |
10.48 |
(21.15 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$19.32 |
$12.10 |
$19.98 |
$10.37 |
$(21.48 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$(9.98 ) |
$(9.53 ) |
$(5.68 ) |
$(4.34 ) |
$(8.35 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$82.09 |
$72.75 |
$70.18 |
$55.88 |
$49.85 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
29.28 |
17.68 |
38.60 |
23.81 |
(30.03 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.87 |
0.87 |
0.89 |
0.91 |
0.89 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.86 |
0.86 |
0.87 |
0.89 |
0.88 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.32 ) |
(0.20 ) |
(0.27 ) |
(0.23 ) |
(0.52 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
59 |
50 |
37 |
44 |
30 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$18,910 |
$17,951 |
$17,676 |
$17,097 |
$25,674 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
10
MFS Technology Fund
Financial Highlights - continued
|
Class R6 |
Year ended |
||||
|
8/31/26 |
8/31/25 |
8/31/24 |
8/31/23 |
8/31/22 |
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period |
$77.62 |
$74.27 |
$58.77 |
$52.14 |
$82.87 |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations |
|||||
|
Net investment income (loss) (d) |
$(0.18 ) |
$(0.09 ) |
$(0.12 ) |
$(0.07 ) |
$(0.27 ) |
|
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
21.02 |
12.97 |
21.30 |
11.04 |
(22.11 ) |
|
Total from investment operations |
$20.84 |
$12.88 |
$21.18 |
$10.97 |
$(22.38 ) |
|
Less distributions declared to shareholders |
|||||
|
From net realized gain |
$(9.98 ) |
$(9.53 ) |
$(5.68 ) |
$(4.34 ) |
$(8.35 ) |
|
Net asset value, end of period (x) |
$88.48 |
$77.62 |
$74.27 |
$58.77 |
$52.14 |
|
Total return (%) (r)(s)(t)(x) |
29.41 |
17.76 |
38.76 |
23.92 |
(29.95 ) |
|
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data: |
|||||
|
Expenses before expense reductions |
0.78 |
0.78 |
0.80 |
0.81 |
0.79 |
|
Expenses after expense reductions |
0.77 |
0.77 |
0.78 |
0.80 |
0.77 |
|
Net investment income (loss) |
(0.22 ) |
(0.12 ) |
(0.17 ) |
(0.14 ) |
(0.41 ) |
|
Portfolio turnover rate |
59 |
50 |
37 |
44 |
30 |
|
Net assets at end of period (000 omitted) |
$361,018 |
$337,870 |
$325,561 |
$247,239 |
$235,529 |
|
(d) |
Per share data is based on average shares outstanding. |
|
(r) |
Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower. |
|
(s) |
From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower. |
|
(t) |
Total returns do not include any applicable sales charges. |
|
(x) |
The net asset values and total returns have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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MFS Technology Fund
Notes to Financial Statements
(1) Business and Organization
MFS Technology Fund (the fund) is a non-diversified series of MFS Series Trust I (the trust). The trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services - Investment Companies.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
General — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued. The fund invests primarily in securities of issuers in the technology industry. Issuers in a single industry can react similarly to market, currency, political, economic, regulatory, geopolitical, environmental, public health, and other conditions. The value of stocks in the technology sector can be very volatile due to the rapid pace of product change, technological developments, the negative impact of regulation, and other factors.
Segment Reporting — An operating segment is defined in FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 280, Segment Reporting as a component of a public entity that engages in business activities from which it may recognize revenues and incur expenses, has operating results that are regularly reviewed by the entity’s chief operating decision maker (CODM) in making resource allocation decisions and assessing segment performance, and for which discrete financial information is available. The fund represents a single operating segment and the Chairman’s Committee of the fund's adviser acts as the segment’s CODM. The fund’s total returns, expense ratios, and changes in net assets which are used by the CODM to assess segment performance and to make resource allocation decisions to the segment are consistent with that presented within the fund’s financial statements.
Balance Sheet Offsetting — The fund's accounting policy with respect to balance sheet offsetting is that, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement, or similar agreement, does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. The fund's right to setoff may be restricted or prohibited by the bankruptcy or insolvency laws of the particular jurisdiction to which a specific master netting agreement counterparty is subject. Balance sheet offsetting disclosures, to the extent applicable to the fund, have been included in the fund’s Significant Accounting Policies note under the captions for each of the fund’s in-scope financial instruments and transactions.
Investment Valuations — Subject to its oversight, the fund's Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments to MFS as the fund's adviser, pursuant to the fund’s valuation policy and procedures which have been adopted by the adviser and approved by the Board. In accordance with Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees designated the adviser as the “valuation designee” of the fund. If the adviser, as valuation designee, determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available for an investment, the investment is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures.
Under the fund's valuation policy and procedures, equity securities, including restricted equity securities and equity securities sold short, are generally valued at the last sale or official closing price on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Equity securities, for which there were no sales reported that day, are generally valued at the last quoted daily bid quotation on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Equity securities sold short, for which there were no sales reported that day, are generally valued at the last quoted daily ask quotation on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Open-end investment companies are generally valued at net asset value per share. The values of foreign securities and other assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the mean of bid and asked prices for rates provided by a third-party pricing service.
Under the fund’s valuation policy and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for debt instruments, floating rate loans, and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from third-party pricing services or otherwise determined by the adviser in accordance with the adviser’s fair valuation policy and procedures. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third-party pricing service may also be
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MFS Technology Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. In determining values, third-party pricing services can utilize both transaction data and market information such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, spreads and other market data. An investment may also be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that the investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halt of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. Events that occur after foreign markets close (such as developments in foreign markets and significant movements in the U.S. markets) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value may be deemed to have a material effect on the value of securities traded in foreign markets. Accordingly, the fund’s foreign equity securities may often be valued at fair value. The adviser generally relies on third-party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of an investment used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investment. There can be no assurance that the fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it were to sell the investment at the same time at which the fund determines its net asset value per share.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund's assets or liabilities. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fund's assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. Level 1 includes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes significant unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. The following is a summary of the levels used as of August 31, 2026 in valuing the fund's assets and liabilities:
|
Financial Instruments |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Total |
|
Equity Securities: |
||||
|
United States |
$2,111,888,853 |
$— |
$— |
$2,111,888,853 |
|
Canada |
92,447,992 |
0 |
— |
92,447,992 |
|
Taiwan |
14,604,880 |
43,882,037 |
— |
58,486,917 |
|
Japan |
45,864,777 |
— |
— |
45,864,777 |
|
Investment Companies |
65,094,693 |
— |
— |
65,094,693 |
|
Total |
$2,329,901,195 |
$43,882,037 |
$— |
$2,373,783,232 |
For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Portfolio of Investments.
Foreign Currency Translation — Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income, and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based upon currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions or on the reporting date for foreign denominated receivables and payables. Gains and losses attributable to foreign currency exchange rates on sales of securities are recorded for financial statement purposes as net realized gains and losses on investments. Gains and losses attributable to foreign exchange rate movements on receivables, payables, income and expenses are recorded for financial statement purposes as foreign currency transaction gains and losses. That portion of both realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed.
Short Sales — The fund may enter into short sales whereby it sells a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the value of that security. The fund will realize a gain if the security price decreases and a loss if the security price increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which the fund replaces the borrowed security. Losses from short sales can exceed the proceeds of the security sold; and they can also exceed the potential loss from an ordinary buy and sell transaction. The amount of any premium, dividends, or interest the fund may be required to pay in connection with a short sale will be recognized as a fund expense. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fund did not enter into short sale transactions.
Security Loans — Under its Securities Lending Agency Agreement with the fund, Goldman Sachs Agency Lending, as lending agent, loans the securities of the fund to certain qualified institutions (the “Borrowers”) approved by the fund. Security loans can be terminated at the discretion of either the lending agent or the fund and the related securities must be returned within the earlier of the standard trade settlement period for such securities or within five business days. The loans are collateralized by cash and/or U.S. government securities in an amount typically at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. On loans collateralized by cash, the cash collateral is invested in a money market fund. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to the fund on the next business day. The lending agent
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MFS Technology Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
provides the fund with indemnification against Borrower default. In the event of Borrower default, the lending agent will, for the benefit of the fund, either purchase securities identical to those loaned or pay the fund the market value of the loaned securities. In return, the lending agent assumes the fund's rights to the related collateral. If the collateral value is less than the cost to purchase identical securities or the cash needed to pay their market value, the lending agent is responsible for the shortfall, but only to the extent that such shortfall is not due to a decline in collateral value resulting from collateral reinvestment for which the fund bears the risk of loss. A portion of the income generated upon investment of the collateral is remitted to the Borrowers, and the remainder is allocated between the fund and the lending agent. On loans collateralized by U.S. government securities, a fee is received from the Borrower, and is allocated between the fund and the lending agent. Income from securities lending is separately reported in the Statement of Operations. The dividend and interest income earned on the securities loaned is accounted for in the same manner as other dividend and interest income. At August 31, 2026, there were no securities on loan or collateral outstanding.
Indemnifications — Under the fund's organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The fund's maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred.
Investment Transactions and Income — Dividends received in cash are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded when the fund is informed of the dividend if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividend payments received in additional securities are recorded on the ex-dividend date in an amount equal to the value of the security on such date.
The fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statement of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statement of Operations.
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. In determining the net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities is determined on the identified cost basis.
Tax Matters and Distributions — The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income tax is required. The fund’s federal tax returns, when filed, will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for generally a three-year period. Management has analyzed the fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state tax returns for all open tax years and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability. Foreign taxes, if any, have been accrued by the fund in the accompanying financial statements in accordance with the applicable foreign tax law. Foreign income taxes may be withheld by certain countries in which the fund invests. Additionally, capital gains realized by the fund on securities issued in or by certain foreign countries may be subject to capital gains tax imposed by those countries.
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future.
Book/tax differences primarily relate to wash sale loss deferrals, straddle loss deferrals, and treating a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as a distribution for tax purposes.
The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders for the last two fiscal years is as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Ordinary income (including any short-term capital gains) |
$— |
$40,877,644 |
|
Long-term capital gains |
300,000,972 |
235,007,921 |
|
Total distributions |
$300,000,972 |
$275,885,565 |
The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:
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MFS Technology Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
|
As of 8/31/26 |
|
|
Cost of investments |
$1,193,749,779 |
|
Gross appreciation |
1,233,933,565 |
|
Gross depreciation |
(53,900,112 ) |
|
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
$1,180,033,453 |
|
Undistributed ordinary income |
121,317,499 |
|
Undistributed long-term capital gain |
104,638,844 |
|
Total distributable earnings (loss) |
$1,405,989,796 |
Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest — The fund offers multiple classes of shares, which differ in their respective distribution and service fees. The fund's income, realized and unrealized gain (loss), and common expenses are allocated to shareholders based on the daily net assets of each class. Dividends are declared separately for each class. Differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses. Class B and Class C shares will convert to Class A shares approximately eight years after purchase. The fund’s distributions declared to shareholders as reported in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are presented by class as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|
|
Class A |
$152,108,259 |
$135,441,295 |
|
Class B |
1,726,666 |
2,679,859 |
|
Class C |
17,733,226 |
19,423,534 |
|
Class I |
70,632,606 |
60,351,694 |
|
Class R1 |
2,980,703 |
2,575,947 |
|
Class R2 |
4,839,992 |
4,651,526 |
|
Class R3 |
6,422,513 |
6,418,561 |
|
Class R4 |
2,387,588 |
2,344,331 |
|
Class R6 |
41,169,419 |
41,998,818 |
|
Total |
$300,000,972 |
$275,885,565 |
(3) Transactions with Affiliates
Investment Adviser — The fund has an investment advisory agreement with MFS to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the fund. The management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at the following annual rates based on the fund's average daily net assets:
|
Up to $1 billion |
0.75% |
|
In excess of $1 billion and up to $2.5 billion |
0.70% |
|
In excess of $2.5 billion |
0.65% |
MFS has agreed in writing to reduce its management fee by a specified amount if certain MFS mutual fund assets exceed thresholds agreed to by MFS and the fund's Board of Trustees. MFS has also agreed in writing to waive at least 0.01% of its management fee as part of this agreement. The agreement to waive at least 0.01% of the management fee will continue until modified by the fund's Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until December 31, 2026. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this management fee reduction amounted to $306,005, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. The management fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.71% of the fund's average daily net assets.
Distributor — MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. (MFD), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, as distributor, received $119,578 for the year ended August 31, 2026, as its portion of the initial sales charge on sales of Class A shares of the fund.
The Board of Trustees has adopted a distribution plan for certain share classes pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
The fund's distribution plan provides that the fund will pay MFD for services provided by MFD and financial intermediaries in connection with the distribution and servicing of certain share classes. One component of the plan is a distribution fee paid to MFD and another component of the plan is a service fee paid to MFD. MFD may subsequently pay all, or a portion, of the distribution and/or service fees to financial intermediaries. The distribution and service fees are computed daily and paid monthly.
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MFS Technology Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
Distribution Plan Fee Table:
|
Distribution
Fee Rate (d) |
Service
Fee Rate (d) |
Total
Distribution
Plan (d) |
Annual
Effective
Rate (e) |
Distribution
and Service
Fee |
|
|
Class A |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
$2,744,184 |
|
Class B |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
73,597 |
|
Class C |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
834,630 |
|
Class R1 |
0.75% |
0.25% |
1.00% |
1.00% |
150,680 |
|
Class R2 |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.50% |
0.50% |
152,198 |
|
Class R3 |
— |
0.25% |
0.25% |
0.25% |
110,629 |
|
Total Distribution and Service Fees |
$4,065,918 |
(d)
In accordance with the distribution plan for certain classes, the fund pays distribution and/or service fees equal to these annual percentage rates of each
class’s average daily net assets. The distribution and service fee rates disclosed by class represent the current rates in effect at the end of the reporting
period. Any rate changes, if applicable, are detailed below.
(e)
The annual effective rates represent actual fees incurred under the distribution plan for the year ended August 31, 2026 based on each class's average daily net assets. MFD has voluntarily agreed to rebate a portion of each class's 0.25% service fee attributable to accounts for which there is no financial intermediary specified on the account except for accounts attributable to MFS or its affiliates' seed money. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this rebate amounted to $974, $10, and $66 for Class A, Class B, and Class C shares, respectively, and is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.
Certain Class A shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) in the event of a shareholder redemption within 18 months of purchase. Class B shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within six years of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC in the event of a shareholder redemption within 12 months of purchase. All contingent deferred sales charges are paid to MFD and during the year ended August 31, 2026, were as follows:
|
Amount |
|
|
Class A |
$5,751 |
|
Class B |
— |
|
Class C |
5,951 |
Shareholder Servicing Agent — MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MFS, receives a fee from the fund for its services as shareholder servicing agent calculated as a percentage of the average daily net assets of the fund as determined periodically under the supervision of the fund's Board of Trustees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fee was $342,838, which equated to 0.0154% annually of the fund's average daily net assets. MFSC also receives reimbursement from the fund for out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs which may be paid to affiliated and unaffiliated service providers. Class R6 shares do not incur sub-accounting fees. For the year ended August 31, 2026, these out-of-pocket expenses, sub-accounting and other shareholder servicing costs amounted to $1,840,425.
Administrator — MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the fund. Under an administrative services agreement, the fund reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. The fund is charged an annual fixed amount of $17,500 plus a fee based on average daily net assets. The administrative services fee is computed daily and paid monthly. The administrative services fee incurred for the year ended August 31, 2026 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.0136% of the fund's average daily net assets.
Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation — The fund pays compensation to independent Trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. Independent Trustees’ compensation is accrued daily and paid subsequent to each Trustee Board meeting. The fund does not pay compensation directly to Trustees or officers of the fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration from MFS for their services to the fund. Certain officers and Trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS, MFD, and MFSC.
Other — The fund invests in the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio which is managed by MFS and seeks current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. This money market fund does not pay a management fee to MFS but does incur investment and operating costs.
The adviser has voluntarily undertaken to reimburse the fund from its own resources on a quarterly basis for the cost of investment research embedded in the cost of the fund’s securities trades. This agreement may be rescinded at any time. For the year ended August 31, 2026, this reimbursement amounted to $93,807, which is included in “Other” income in the Statement of Operations.
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MFS Technology Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
(4) Portfolio Securities
For the year ended August 31, 2026, purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, aggregated $1,297,960,538 and $1,657,745,969, respectively.
(5) Shares of Beneficial Interest
The fund's Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. Transactions in fund shares were as follows:
|
Year ended
8/31/26 |
Year ended
8/31/25 |
|||
|
Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
|
|
Shares sold |
||||
|
Class A |
1,596,689 |
$106,719,436 |
1,995,280 |
$125,823,747 |
|
Class B |
570 |
25,899 |
2,715 |
136,539 |
|
Class C |
167,772 |
7,411,392 |
241,175 |
10,780,444 |
|
Class I |
887,652 |
68,536,137 |
1,536,370 |
110,484,956 |
|
Class R1 |
62,367 |
2,727,357 |
56,483 |
2,510,836 |
|
Class R2 |
64,801 |
3,733,409 |
138,552 |
7,984,413 |
|
Class R3 |
103,334 |
7,084,142 |
153,125 |
9,711,506 |
|
Class R4 |
51,977 |
3,842,131 |
63,768 |
4,344,646 |
|
Class R6 |
813,467 |
64,650,031 |
1,112,865 |
81,069,360 |
|
3,748,629 |
$264,729,934 |
5,300,333 |
$352,846,447 |
|
|
Shares issued to shareholders
in reinvestment of distributions |
||||
|
Class A |
2,393,178 |
$146,893,282 |
2,057,144 |
$132,253,794 |
|
Class B |
43,413 |
1,720,887 |
59,161 |
2,664,610 |
|
Class C |
440,740 |
17,373,978 |
421,891 |
18,917,596 |
|
Class I |
925,271 |
66,712,051 |
767,781 |
56,631,553 |
|
Class R1 |
75,878 |
2,975,191 |
57,574 |
2,570,681 |
|
Class R2 |
89,991 |
4,829,815 |
80,807 |
4,645,607 |
|
Class R3 |
104,772 |
6,422,513 |
99,962 |
6,418,561 |
|
Class R4 |
27,774 |
1,901,657 |
28,716 |
2,024,168 |
|
Class R6 |
494,258 |
36,451,545 |
498,755 |
37,491,425 |
|
4,595,275 |
$285,280,919 |
4,071,791 |
$263,617,995 |
|
|
Shares reacquired |
||||
|
Class A |
(3,169,755 ) |
$(208,347,719 ) |
(2,875,920 ) |
$(180,476,031 ) |
|
Class B |
(149,547 ) |
(6,524,373 ) |
(179,585 ) |
(7,902,631 ) |
|
Class C |
(812,516 ) |
(34,976,047 ) |
(938,832 ) |
(40,921,527 ) |
|
Class I |
(1,866,293 ) |
(144,386,611 ) |
(1,489,036 ) |
(105,654,696 ) |
|
Class R1 |
(86,045 ) |
(3,773,192 ) |
(93,509 ) |
(4,196,789 ) |
|
Class R2 |
(176,246 ) |
(10,251,105 ) |
(222,850 ) |
(12,841,204 ) |
|
Class R3 |
(310,220 ) |
(21,154,602 ) |
(300,268 ) |
(18,782,536 ) |
|
Class R4 |
(96,158 ) |
(7,051,743 ) |
(97,577 ) |
(6,552,733 ) |
|
Class R6 |
(1,580,250 ) |
(126,193,079 ) |
(1,642,501 ) |
(118,019,302 ) |
|
(8,247,030 ) |
$(562,658,471 ) |
(7,840,078 ) |
$(495,347,449 ) |
|
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MFS Technology Fund
Notes to Financial Statements - continued
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Year ended 8/31/26 |
Year ended 8/31/25 |
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Shares |
Amount |
Shares |
Amount |
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Net change |
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Class A |
820,112 |
$45,264,999 |
1,176,504 |
$77,601,510 |
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Class B |
(105,564 ) |
(4,777,587 ) |
(117,709 ) |
(5,101,482 ) |
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Class C |
(204,004 ) |
(10,190,677 ) |
(275,766 ) |
(11,223,487 ) |
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Class I |
(53,370 ) |
(9,138,423 ) |
815,115 |
61,461,813 |
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Class R1 |
52,200 |
1,929,356 |
20,548 |
884,728 |
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Class R2 |
(21,454 ) |
(1,687,881 ) |
(3,491 ) |
(211,184 ) |
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Class R3 |
(102,114 ) |
(7,647,947 ) |
(47,181 ) |
(2,652,469 ) |
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Class R4 |
(16,407 ) |
(1,307,955 ) |
(5,093 ) |
(183,919 ) |
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Class R6 |
(272,525 ) |
(25,091,503 ) |
(30,881 ) |
541,483 |
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96,874 |
$(12,647,618 ) |
1,532,046 |
$121,116,993 |
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Effective June 1, 2019, purchases of the fund’s Class B shares were closed to new and existing investors subject to certain exceptions. Effective September 29, 2023, purchases of the fund's Class R1 and Class R2 shares were closed to new eligible investors.
(6) Line of Credit
The fund and certain other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1.45 billion unsecured committed line of credit of which $1.2 billion is reserved for use by the fund and certain other MFS U.S. funds. The line of credit is provided by a syndicate of banks under a credit agreement. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the highest of 1) Daily Simple SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate), 2) the Federal Funds Effective Rate, or 3) the Overnight Bank Funding Rate, each plus an agreed upon spread. A commitment fee, based on the average daily unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds. The line of credit expires on March 11, 2027 unless extended or renewed. In addition, the fund and other funds managed by MFS have established unsecured uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, at rates equal to customary reference rates plus an agreed upon spread. For the year ended August 31, 2026, the fund’s commitment fee and interest expense were $10,138 and $0, respectively, and are included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statement of Operations.
(7) Investments in Affiliated Issuers
An affiliated issuer may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. The following were affiliated issuers for the year ended August 31, 2026:
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Affiliated Issuers |
Beginning
Value |
Purchases |
Sales
Proceeds |
Realized
Gain
(Loss) |
Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation |
Ending
Value |
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MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$27,131,026 |
$610,275,578 |
$572,317,383 |
$(1,011 ) |
$6,483 |
$65,094,693 |
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Affiliated Issuers |
Dividend
Income |
Capital Gain
Distributions |
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MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio |
$1,272,640 |
$— |
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MFS Technology Fund
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of MFS Technology Fund
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of MFS Technology Fund (the “Fund”) (one of the funds constituting MFS Series Trust I (the “Trust”)), including the portfolio of investments, as of August 31, 2026, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund (one of the funds constituting MFS Series Trust I) at August 31, 2026, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and its financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2026, by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and others; when replies were not received from brokers and others, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the auditor of one or more MFS investment companies since 1993.
Boston, Massachusetts
October 16, 2026
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MFS Technology Fund
Federal Tax Information (unaudited)
The fund will notify shareholders of amounts for use in preparing 2026 income tax forms in January 2027. The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.
The fund designates the maximum amount allowable as qualified dividend income eligible to be taxed at the same rate as long-term capital gain.
The fund designates $358,425,000 as capital gain dividends paid during the fiscal year.
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ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS Technology Fund.
ITEM 9. PROXY DISCLOSURES FOR OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
There is nothing to report for this item for MFS Technology Fund.
ITEM 10. REMUNERATION PAID TO DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHERS OF OPEN-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
This information is disclosed as part of the financial statements included in Item 7 above for MFS Technology Fund. See the Statement of Operations and Note 3 within the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.
ITEM 11. STATEMENT REGARDING BASIS FOR APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT.
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MFS Technology Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement
MFS Technology Fund
The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that both the full Board of Trustees and a majority of the non-interested (“independent”) Trustees, voting separately, annually approve the continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS. The Trustees consider matters bearing on the Fund and its advisory arrangements at their meetings throughout the year, including a review of performance data at each regular meeting. In addition, the independent Trustees met several times over the course of several months beginning in April and ending in July 2026 (“contract review meetings”) for the specific purpose of considering whether to approve the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for the Fund and the other investment companies that the Board oversees (the “MFS Funds”). The independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately from MFS during various contract review meetings. The independent Trustees were also assisted in this process by an independent consultant who was retained by and reported to the independent Trustees.
In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the investment advisory agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees, considered such information and factors as they believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to them and their own business judgment, to be relevant. The investment advisory agreement for the Fund was considered separately, although the Trustees also took into account the common interests of all MFS Funds in their review. As described below, the Trustees considered the nature, quality, and extent of the various investment advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by MFS under the existing investment advisory agreement and other arrangements with the Fund.
In connection with their contract review meetings, the Trustees received and relied upon materials that included, among other items: (i) information provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party, on the investment performance of the Fund for various time periods ended December 31, 2025 and the investment performance of a group of funds with substantially similar investment classifications/objectives (the “Broadridge performance universe”), (ii) information provided by Broadridge on the Fund’s advisory fees and other expenses and the advisory fees and other expenses of comparable funds identified by Broadridge as well as all other funds in the same investment classification/category (the “Broadridge expense group and universe”), (iii) information provided by MFS on the advisory fees of portfolios of other clients of MFS, including institutional separate accounts and other clients, (iv) information as to whether and to what extent applicable expense waivers, reimbursements or fee “breakpoints” are observed for the Fund, (v) information regarding MFS’ financial results and financial condition, including MFS’ and certain of its affiliates’ estimated profitability from services performed for the Fund and the MFS Funds as a whole, and compared to MFS’ institutional business, (vi) MFS’ views regarding the outlook for the mutual fund industry and the strategic business plans of MFS, (vii) descriptions of various functions performed by MFS for the Funds, such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and (viii) information regarding the overall organization of MFS, including information about MFS’ senior management and other personnel providing investment advisory, administrative and other services to the Fund and the other MFS Funds. The comparative performance, fee and expense information prepared and provided by Broadridge was not independently verified and the independent Trustees did not independently verify any information provided to them by MFS.
The Trustees’ conclusion as to the continuation of the investment advisory agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Trustees and not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. It is also important to recognize that the fee arrangements for the Fund and other MFS Funds are the result of years of review and discussion between the independent Trustees and MFS, that certain aspects of such arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and that the Trustees’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of these same arrangements during the course of the year and in prior years.
Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2025, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 3rd quintile relative to the other funds in the universe for this five-year period (the 1st quintile being the best performers and the 5th quintile being the worst performers). The total return performance of the Fund’s Class I shares was in the 4th quintile for the one-year period and the 2nd quintile for the three-year period ended December 31, 2025 relative to the Broadridge performance universe. Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.
In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.
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MFS Technology Fund
Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement - continued
In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees considered, among other information, the Fund’s advisory fee and the total expense ratio of the Fund’s Class I shares as a percentage of average daily net assets and the advisory fee and total expense ratios of the Broadridge expense group based on information provided by Broadridge. The Trustees considered that, according to the data provided by Broadridge (which takes into account any fee reductions or expense limitations that were in effect during the Fund’s last fiscal year), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate and total expense ratio were each approximately at the Broadridge expense group median.
The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged by MFS to any institutional separate accounts advised by MFS (“separate accounts”) and unaffiliated investment companies for which MFS serves as subadviser (“subadvised funds”) that have comparable investment strategies to the Fund, if any. In comparing these fees, the Trustees considered information provided by MFS as to the generally broader scope of services provided by MFS to the Fund, as well as the more extensive regulatory burdens imposed on MFS in managing the Fund, in comparison to separate accounts and subadvised funds. The Trustees also considered the higher demands placed on MFS’ investment personnel and trading infrastructure as a result of the daily cash in-flows and out-flows of the Fund in comparison to separate accounts.
The Trustees also considered whether the Fund may benefit from any economies of scale in the management of the Fund in the event of growth in assets of the Fund and/or growth in assets of the MFS Funds as a whole. They noted that the Fund’s advisory fee rate schedule is subject to contractual breakpoints that reduce the Fund’s advisory fee rate on average daily net assets over $1 billion and $2.5 billion. The Trustees also noted that MFS has agreed in writing to waive a portion of the management fees of certain MFS Funds, including the Fund, if the total combined assets of certain funds within the MFS Funds’ complex increase above agreed upon thresholds (the “group fee waiver”), enabling the Fund’s shareholders to share in the benefits from any economies of scale at the complex level. The group fee waiver is reviewed and renewed annually between the Board and MFS. The Trustees concluded that the breakpoints and the group fee waiver were sufficient to allow the Fund to benefit from economies of scale as its assets and overall complex assets grow.
The Trustees also considered information prepared by MFS relating to MFS’ costs and profits with respect to the Fund, the MFS Funds considered as a group, and other investment companies and accounts advised by MFS, as well as MFS’ methodologies used to determine and allocate its costs to the MFS Funds, the Fund and other accounts and products for purposes of estimating profitability.
After reviewing these and other factors described herein, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that the advisory fees charged to the Fund represent reasonable compensation in light of the services being provided by MFS to the Fund.
In addition, the Trustees considered MFS’ resources and related efforts to continue to retain, attract and motivate capable personnel to serve the Fund. The Trustees also considered current and developing conditions in the financial services industry, including the presence of large and well-capitalized companies which are spending, and appear to be prepared to continue to spend, substantial sums to engage personnel and to provide services to competing investment companies. In this regard, the Trustees also considered the financial resources of MFS and its ultimate parent, Sun Life Financial Inc. The Trustees also considered the advantages and possible disadvantages to the Fund of having an adviser that also serves other investment companies as well as other accounts.
The Trustees also considered the nature, quality, cost, and extent of administrative, transfer agency, and distribution services provided to the Fund by MFS and its affiliates under agreements and plans other than the investment advisory agreement, including any 12b-1 fees the Fund pays to MFS Fund Distributors, Inc., an affiliate of MFS. The Trustees also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain other services MFS performs or arranges for on the Fund’s behalf, which may include securities lending programs, directed expense payment programs, class action recovery programs, and MFS’ interaction with third-party service providers, principally custodians and sub-custodians. The Trustees concluded that the various non-advisory services provided by MFS and its affiliates on behalf of the Fund were satisfactory.
The Trustees considered so-called “fall-out benefits” to MFS such as reputational value derived from serving as investment manager to the MFS Funds. The Trustees also considered that MFS discontinued its historic practice of obtaining investment research from portfolio brokerage commissions paid by certain MFS Funds effective January 2018, and directly pays or voluntarily reimburses a Fund, if applicable, for the costs of external research acquired through the use of the Fund’s portfolio brokerage commissions.
Based on their evaluation of factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board of Trustees, including the independent Trustees, concluded that the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS should be continued for an additional one-year period, commencing August 1, 2026.
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ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable to the Registrant.
ITEM 13. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable to the Registrant.
ITEM 14. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable to the Registrant.
ITEM 15. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may send recommendations to the Board for nominees to the Registrant’s Board since the Registrant last provided disclosure as to such procedures in response to the requirements of Item 407 (c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K or this Item.
ITEM 16. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
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Based upon their evaluation of the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as conducted within 90 days of the filing date of this report on Form N-CSR, the Registrant’s principal financial officer and principal executive officer have concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that the material information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
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There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by the report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 17. DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable to the Registrant.
ITEM 18. RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION.
Not applicable to the Registrant.
ITEM 19. EXHIBITS.
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Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit: Attached hereto as EX-99.COE.
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Any policy required by the listing standards adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10D-1) by the registered national securities exchange or registered national securities association upon which the registrant’s securities are listed. Not applicable.
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A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2): Attached hereto as EX-99.302CERT.
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Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable.
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Change in the registrant's independent public accountant. Not applicable.
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If the report is filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, provide the certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)), Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b) or 240.15d-14(b)) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) as an exhibit. A certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph will not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference. Attached hereto as EX-99.906CERT.
Notice
A copy of the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, as amended, of the Registrant is on file with the Secretary of State of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and notice is hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Registrant by an officer of the Registrant as an officer and not individually and the obligations of or arising out of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees or shareholders individually, but are binding only upon the assets and property of the respective constituent series of the Registrant.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) MFS SERIES TRUST I
By (Signature and Title)*
/S/ DAVID L. DILORENZO
David L. DiLorenzo, President
Date: October 16, 2026
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)*
/S/ DAVID L. DILORENZO
David L. DiLorenzo, President (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: October 16, 2026
By (Signature and Title)*
/S/ KASEY L. PHILLIPS
Kasey L. Phillips, Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Accounting Officer)
Date: October 16, 2026
* Print name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.
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