# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001318342
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-236364
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
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**Document Hash:** 09943e2a0566e87a2805859a6bea57f8
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-236364.hdr.sgml**: 20260522

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-236364

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: NPORT-P

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 2

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260331

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260522

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260522

**PERIOD START**: 20261231

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Investment Managers Series Trust
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001318342

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** NPORT-P
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-21719
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261012863

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 235 WEST GALENA STREET
- **CITY:** MILWAUKEE
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53212
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 626-914-4141

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 235 WEST GALENA STREET
- **CITY:** MILWAUKEE
- **STATE:** WI
- **ZIP:** 53212

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Claymore Trust
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20050603

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Claymore Equity Trust
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20050218

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### WCM China Quality Growth Fund (Series ID: S000068293)

| Class ID   | Class Name                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000218621 | Investor Class Shares      | WCQGX           |
| C000218622 | Institutional Class Shares | WCMCX           |

## Nport-Ex

#### WCM China Quality Growth Fund

#### SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

#### As of March 31, 2026 (Unaudited)

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Number<br> of Shares |  | Value |
|  | **COMMON STOCKS — 100.3%** |  |
|  | **CHINA — 87.5%** |  |
| 4616 | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$72353 |
| 196 | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. - ADR | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24590 |
| 13000 | China Hongqiao Group Ltd. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;58724 |
| 2195 | Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. - Class A | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;129870 |
| 14337 | DiDi Global, Inc. - ADR\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;58925 |
| 326 | Futu Holdings Ltd. - ADR\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;44584 |
| 8807 | HUYA, Inc. - ADR | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;29063 |
| 26800 | Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co., Ltd. - Class A | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;118809 |
| 44723 | Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd.\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;40442 |
| 400 | Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. - Class A | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;84234 |
| 3730 | Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. - ADR\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;21186 |
| 325 | PDD Holdings, Inc. - ADR\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;33208 |
| 14000 | Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd. - Class H | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;107649 |
| 7565 | Shengyi Technology Co., Ltd. - Class A | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60746 |
| 2538 | Sieyuan Electric Co., Ltd. - Class A | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;75064 |
| 2758 | Tencent Holdings, Ltd. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;173954 |
| 392 | Trip.com Group Ltd. - ADR | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;19518 |
| 39630 | Wasion Holdings Ltd. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;143870 |
| 6100 | WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd. - Class A | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;88491 |
|  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1385280** |
|  | **HONG KONG — 3.2%** |  |
| 25114 | Time Interconnect Technology Ltd. | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**50212** |
|  | **NETHERLANDS — 2.1%** |  |
| 3615 | Prosus N.V. - ADR | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**33439** |
|  | **TAIWAN — 4.3%** |  |
| 77000 | FIT Hon Teng Ltd.\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**69005** |
|  | **UNITED STATES — 3.2%** |  |
| 1309 | ACM Research, Inc. - Class A\* | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**51509** |
|  | **TOTAL COMMON STOCKS** |  |
|  | (Cost $1,393,193) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1589445** |

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#### WCM China Quality Growth Fund

#### SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

#### As of March 31, 2026 (Unaudited)

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Principal<br> Amount |  | Value |
|  | **BANK DEPOSIT INVESTMENTS — 1.2%** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$18438 | UMB Bank, Money Market Special II, 3.43%<sup>1</sup> | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$18438 |
|  | **TOTAL BANK DEPOSIT INVESTMENTS** |  |
|  | (Cost $18,438) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**18438** |
|  | **TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.5%** |  |
|  | (Cost $1,411,631) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**1607883** |
|  | Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.5)% | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(23967) |
|  | **TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**$1583916** |

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ADR – American Depository Receipt

\* Non-income producing security. <br> <sup>1</sup> The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

## Form NPORT-P: Monthly Portfolio Investments Report

### NPORT-P: Part A: General Information

**Item A.1. Information about the Registrant.**

- **a. Name of Registrant:** INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST

- **b. Investment Company Act file number:** 811-21719

- **c. CIK number of Registrant:** 0001318342

- **d. LEI of Registrant:** 549300ESWU4ZNAH5Y054

- **e. Address and telephone number of Registrant.**

  - **Street Address 1:** 235 WEST GALENA STREET

  - **City:** MILWAUKEE

  - **State:** WI

  - **Foreign country:** US

  - **Zip / Postal Code:** 532123948

  - **Telephone number:** 4142992000

**Item A.2. Information about the Series.**

- **a. Name of Series:** WCM China Quality Growth Fund

- **b. EDGAR series identifier (if any):** S000068293

- **c. LEI of Series:** 549300V0P5NHBNITNH50

**Item A.3. Reporting period.**

- **a. Date of fiscal year-end:** 2026-12-31

- **b. Date as of which information is reported:** 2026-03-31

**Item A.4. Final filing**

Does the Fund anticipate that this will be its final filing on Form N-PORT? **No**

### Fund Information

**Total Assets:** $1665488.21

**Total Liabilities:** $81572.12

**Net Assets:** $1583916.09

**Cash Not Reported:** $1280.57

**Monthly Return Information**

| Class               | Month 1 Return (%)   | Month 2 Return (%)   | Month 3 Return (%)   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Class ID C000218621 | 5.83%                | -3.28%               | -5.79%               |
| Class ID C000218622 | 5.89%                | -3.26%               | -5.75%               |

**Monthly Gains & Losses**

| Period   | Net Realized Gain/Loss   | Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Month 1  | $25749.85                | $73228.99                                  |
| Month 2  | $13597.84                | $-66859.36                                 |
| Month 3  | $3273.11                 | $-96684.13                                 |

### Schedule of Portfolio Investments

| Name                            | Title                                               | Identifiers                                   | Payoff Profile   | Asset Category   | Issuer Category   | Country   |   Balance | Units   | Value (USD)   | % of Net Assets   | Maturity Date   | Coupon Type   | Annualized Rate (%)   | Restricted?   |   Fair Value Level | Lending Status   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|
| Sieyuan Electric Co Ltd         | Sieyuan Electric Co., Ltd. - Class A                | CUSIP: 999999999<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | CN        |      2538 | NS      | $75063.95     | 4.74%             |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| China Hongqiao Group Ltd        | China Hongqiao Group Ltd.                           | CUSIP: 999999999<br>LEI: 3003009Q4IBFSDE24571 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | CN        |     13000 | NS      | $58723.65     | 3.71%             |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd       | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.                          | CUSIP: 999999999<br>LEI: 5493001NTNQJDH60PM02 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | CN        |      4616 | NS      | $72353.44     | 4.57%             |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| ACM Research Inc                | ACM Research, Inc. - Class A                        | CUSIP: 00108J109<br>LEI: 549300MCTENUWL2GJL61 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | US        |      1309 | NS      | $51509.15     | 3.25%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd       | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. - ADR                    | CUSIP: 01609W102<br>LEI: 5493001NTNQJDH60PM02 | Long             |  | CORP              | CN        |       196 | NS      | $24590.16     | 1.55%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| CHINESE RENMINBI (YUAN) /       | CHINESE RENMINBI (YUAN) /                           | CUSIP: 999999999<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | STIV             |  | CN        |       542 | OU      | $78.48        | 0.00%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| DiDi Global Inc                 | DiDi Global, Inc. - ADR                             | CUSIP: 23292E108<br>LEI: 8368006Y2DHY77ADSY31 | Long             |  | CORP              | CN        |     14337 | NS      | $58925.07     | 3.72%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Futu Holdings Ltd               | Futu Holdings Ltd. - ADR                            | CUSIP: 36118L106<br>LEI: 213800X4W4ZRESFPTQ37 | Long             |  | CORP              | CN        |       326 | NS      | $44583.76     | 2.81%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| HKD SPOT FORWARD CONTRACT   /   | HKD SPOT FORWARD CONTRACT   /                       | CUSIP: 999999999<br>LEI: N/A                  | Short            | STIV             |  | HK        |    -17271 | OU      | $-2202.60     | -0.14%            |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| HUYA Inc                        | HUYA, Inc. - ADR                                    | CUSIP: 44852D108<br>LEI: 549300WPEZ00T1MABE80 | Long             |  | CORP              | CN        |      8807 | NS      | $29063.10     | 1.83%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Melco Resorts & Entertainment   | Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. - ADR            | CUSIP: 585464100<br>LEI: 529900NRV6LBR3T6B421 | Long             |  | CORP              | CN        |      3730 | NS      | $21186.40     | 1.34%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| PDD Holdings Inc                | PDD Holdings, Inc. - ADR                            | CUSIP: 722304102<br>LEI: 5493000573DS7005T657 | Long             |  | CORP              | CN        |       325 | NS      | $33208.50     | 2.10%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Prosus NV                       | Prosus N.V. - ADR                                   | CUSIP: 74365P108<br>LEI: 635400Z5LQ5F9OLVT688 | Long             |  | CORP              | NL        |      3615 | NS      | $33438.75     | 2.11%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| UMB MONEY MARKET II SPECIAL   / | UMB MONEY MARKET II SPECIAL   /                     | CUSIP: SF8888628<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | STIV             | CORP              | US        |     18509 | PA      | $18508.92     | 1.17%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Trip.com Group Ltd              | Trip.com Group Ltd. - ADR                           | CUSIP: 89677Q107<br>LEI: 2549004RMYDSRQL4KW41 | Long             |  | CORP              | CN        |       392 | NS      | $19517.68     | 1.23%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| ZTT                             | Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co., Ltd. - Class A    | CUSIP: 999999999<br>LEI: 3003006LG5TV3D5D3508 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | CN        |     26800 | NS      | $118808.86    | 7.50%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| WuXi AppTec Co Ltd              | WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd. - Class A                     | CUSIP: 999999999<br>LEI: 254900OEPQLZSPLN9175 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | CN        |      6100 | NS      | $88490.88     | 5.59%             |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| FIT Hon Teng Ltd                | FIT Hon Teng Ltd.                                   | CUSIP: 999999999<br>LEI: 3003001IDFNIKMGLFJ67 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | TW        |     77000 | NS      | $69004.62     | 4.36%             |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd            | Tencent Holdings Ltd.                               | CUSIP: G87572163<br>LEI: 254900N4SLUMW4XUYY11 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | CN        |      2758 | NS      | $173953.64    | 10.98%            |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| Time Interconnect Technology L  | Time Interconnect Technology Ltd.                   | CUSIP: 999999999<br>LEI: 836800A7VIET4HSVR455 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | HK        |     25114 | NS      | $50211.67     | 3.17%             |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| PING AN                         | Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd. - Class H | CUSIP: Y6898C108<br>LEI: 529900M9MC28JLN35U89 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | CN        |     14000 | NS      | $107649.06    | 6.80%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| CATL                            | Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. - Class A | CUSIP: 999999999<br>LEI: 300300KINDY1K0E9I032 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | CN        |      2195 | NS      | $129869.51    | 8.20%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Wasion Holdings Ltd             | Wasion Holdings Ltd.                                | CUSIP: 999999999<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | CN        |     39630 | NS      | $143869.76    | 9.08%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd     | Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd.                        | CUSIP: G5264S101<br>LEI: 875500HZE0VKCD0Z8K15 | Long             | EC               | CORP              | CN        |     44723 | NS      | $40442.45     | 2.55%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| Shengyi Technology Co Ltd       | Shengyi Technology Co., Ltd. - Class A              | CUSIP: 999999999<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | CN        |      7565 | NS      | $60746.35     | 3.84%             |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| Kweichow Moutai Co Ltd          | Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. - Class A                 | CUSIP: 999999999<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | EC               | CORP              | CN        |       400 | NS      | $84233.79     | 5.32%             |  |  |  | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |

### Signature

**Date Signed:** 2026-04-06

**Name of Applicant:** INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST

**Signature:** /s/ Maureen Quill

**Name of Signer:** Maureen Quill

**Title:** President