Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14
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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:   
811-03712
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter:    Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14
Address of principal executive offices:    655 Broad Street, 6
th
Floor
   Newark, New Jersey 07102
Name and address of agent for service:    Andrew R. French
   655 Broad Street, 6
t
h
Floor
   Newark, New Jersey 07102
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   
800-225-1852
Date of fiscal year end:    2/28/2025
Date of reporting period:    8/31/2024

Item 1 – Reports to Stockholders
 
  (a)
Report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule
30e-1
under the Act (17 CFR
270.30e-1).

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund
Class A:
FRFAX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – August 31, 2024
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class A shares of PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund (the “Fund”) for
the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
.
You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund—Class A
$51
0.99%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Fund’s net assets
$
2,074,190,873
Number of fund holdings
449
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
46%
MF211E2A

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 8/31/2024 (%)
AAA
1.8
AA
20.6
A
3.5
BBB
13.2
BB
20.9
B
34.7
CCC
3.9
CC
0.1
Not Rated
4.6
Cash/Cash Equivalents
(3.3)
Total
100.0
Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global
Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable
S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find additional information at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
or by scanning the QR code below,
including the Fund’s prospectus, financial information, fund holdings, and proxy voting information. You can also request this information by
contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
To receive your fund documents online, go to
pgim.com/investments/resource/edelivery
and enroll.
PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund
SHARE CLASS
A
NASDAQ
FRFAX
CUSIP
74439V602
MF211E2A


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund
Class C:
FRFCX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – August 31, 2024
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class C shares of PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund (the “Fund”) for
the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
.
You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund—Class C
$89
1.74%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Fund’s net assets
$
2,074,190,873
Number of fund holdings
449
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
46%
MF211E2C

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 8/31/2024 (%)
AAA
1.8
AA
20.6
A
3.5
BBB
13.2
BB
20.9
B
34.7
CCC
3.9
CC
0.1
Not Rated
4.6
Cash/Cash Equivalents
(3.3)
Total
100.0
Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global
Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable
S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find additional information at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
or by scanning the QR code below,
including the Fund’s prospectus, financial information, fund holdings, and proxy voting information. You can also request this information by
contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
To receive your fund documents online, go to
pgim.com/investments/resource/edelivery
and enroll.
PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund
SHARE CLASS
C
NASDAQ
FRFCX
CUSIP
74439V701
MF211E2C


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund
Class Z:
FRFZX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – August 31, 2024
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class Z shares of PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund (the “Fund”) for
the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
.
You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund—Class Z
$38
0.74%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Fund’s net assets
$
2,074,190,873
Number of fund holdings
449
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
46%
MF211E2Z

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 8/31/2024 (%)
AAA
1.8
AA
20.6
A
3.5
BBB
13.2
BB
20.9
B
34.7
CCC
3.9
CC
0.1
Not Rated
4.6
Cash/Cash Equivalents
(3.3)
Total
100.0
Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global
Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable
S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find additional information at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
or by scanning the QR code below,
including the Fund’s prospectus, financial information, fund holdings, and proxy voting information. You can also request this information by
contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
To receive your fund documents online, go to
pgim.com/investments/resource/edelivery
and enroll.
PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund
SHARE CLASS
Z
NASDAQ
FRFZX
CUSIP
74439V800
MF211E2Z


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund
Class R6:
PFRIX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – August 31, 2024
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class R6 shares of PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund (the “Fund”)
for the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
.
You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund—Class R6
$36
0.69%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Fund’s net assets
$
2,074,190,873
Number of fund holdings
449
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
46%
MF211E2R6

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 8/31/2024 (%)
AAA
1.8
AA
20.6
A
3.5
BBB
13.2
BB
20.9
B
34.7
CCC
3.9
CC
0.1
Not Rated
4.6
Cash/Cash Equivalents
(3.3)
Total
100.0
Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global
Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable
S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find additional information at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
or by scanning the QR code below,
including the Fund’s prospectus, financial information, fund holdings, and proxy voting information. You can also request this information by
contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
To receive your fund documents online, go to
pgim.com/investments/resource/edelivery
and enroll.
PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund
SHARE CLASS
R6
NASDAQ
PFRIX
CUSIP
74439V883
MF211E2R6


PGIM Government Income Fund
Class A:
PGVAX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – August 31, 2024
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class A shares of PGIM Government Income Fund (the “Fund”) for
the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
.
You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Government Income Fund—Class A
$53
1.02%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Fund’s net assets
$
277,386,734
Number of fund holdings
360
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
52%
MF128E2A

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 8/31/2024 (%)
AAA
97.2
Not Rated
0.1
Cash/Cash Equivalents
2.7
Total
100.0
Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global
Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable
S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find additional information at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
or by scanning the QR code below,
including the Fund’s prospectus, financial information, fund holdings, and proxy voting information. You can also request this information by
contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
To receive your fund documents online, go to
pgim.com/investments/resource/edelivery
and enroll.
PGIM Government Income Fund
SHARE CLASS
A
NASDAQ
PGVAX
CUSIP
74439V107
MF128E2A


PGIM Government Income Fund
Class C:
PRICX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – August 31, 2024
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class C shares of PGIM Government Income Fund (the “Fund”) for
the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
.
You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Government Income Fund—Class C
$108
2.10%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Fund’s net assets
$
277,386,734
Number of fund holdings
360
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
52%
MF128E2C

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 8/31/2024 (%)
AAA
97.2
Not Rated
0.1
Cash/Cash Equivalents
2.7
Total
100.0
Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global
Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable
S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find additional information at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
or by scanning the QR code below,
including the Fund’s prospectus, financial information, fund holdings, and proxy voting information. You can also request this information by
contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
To receive your fund documents online, go to
pgim.com/investments/resource/edelivery
and enroll.
PGIM Government Income Fund
SHARE CLASS
C
NASDAQ
PRICX
CUSIP
74439V305
MF128E2C


PGIM Government Income Fund
Class R:
JDRVX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – August 31, 2024
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class R shares of PGIM Government Income Fund (the “Fund”) for
the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
.
You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Government Income Fund—Class R
$64
1.25%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Fund’s net assets
$
277,386,734
Number of fund holdings
360
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
52%
MF128E2R

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 8/31/2024 (%)
AAA
97.2
Not Rated
0.1
Cash/Cash Equivalents
2.7
Total
100.0
Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global
Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable
S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find additional information at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
or by scanning the QR code below,
including the Fund’s prospectus, financial information, fund holdings, and proxy voting information. You can also request this information by
contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
To receive your fund documents online, go to
pgim.com/investments/resource/edelivery
and enroll.
PGIM Government Income Fund
SHARE CLASS
R
NASDAQ
JDRVX
CUSIP
74439V503
MF128E2R


PGIM Government Income Fund
Class Z:
PGVZX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – August 31, 2024
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class Z shares of PGIM Government Income Fund (the “Fund”) for
the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
.
You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Government Income Fund—Class Z
$25
0.48%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Fund’s net assets
$
277,386,734
Number of fund holdings
360
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
52%

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 8/31/2024 (%)
AAA
97.2
Not Rated
0.1
Cash/Cash Equivalents
2.7
Total
100.0
Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global
Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable
S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
You can find additional information at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
or by scanning the QR code below,
including the Fund’s prospectus, financial information, fund holdings, and proxy voting information. You can also request this information by
contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
To receive your fund documents online, go to
pgim.com/investments/resource/edelivery
and enroll.
PGIM Government Income Fund
SHARE CLASS
Z
NASDAQ
PGVZX
CUSIP
74439V404
MF128E2Z


PGIM Government Income Fund
Class R6:
PGIQX
SEMIANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT – August 31, 2024
This
semiannual shareholder report
contains important information about the Class R6 shares of PGIM Government Income Fund (the “Fund”) for
the period of March 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024.
You can find additional information about the Fund at
pgim.com/investments/mutual-funds/prospectuses-fact-sheets
.
You can also request
this information by contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
WHAT WERE THE FUND COSTS FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
 
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
PGIM Government Income Fund—Class R6
$24
0.47%
WHAT ARE SOME KEY FUND STATISTICS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Fund’s net assets
$
277,386,734
Number of fund holdings
360
Portfolio turnover rate for the period
52%
MF128E2R6

WHAT ARE SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FUND’S HOLDINGS AS OF 8/31/2024?
Credit Quality expressed as a percentage of total investments as of 8/31/2024 (%)
AAA
97.2
Not Rated
0.1
Cash/Cash Equivalents
2.7
Total
100.0
Credit ratings reflect the highest rating assigned by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization (NRSRO) such as Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), S&P Global
Ratings (S&P), or Fitch Ratings, Inc. (Fitch). Credit ratings reflect the common nomenclature used by both S&P and Fitch. Where applicable, ratings are converted to the comparable
S&P/Fitch rating tier nomenclature. The Not Rated category consists of securities that have not been rated by an NRSRO. Credit ratings are subject to change.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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or by scanning the QR code below,
including the Fund’s prospectus, financial information, fund holdings, and proxy voting information. You can also request this information by
contacting us at (800) 225-1852 or (973) 367-3529 from outside the US.
To receive your fund documents online, go to
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and enroll.
PGIM Government Income Fund
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MF128E2R6


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PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS, INC. 14

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

PGIM Government Income Fund

 

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

AUGUST 31, 2024

 

 

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  Table of Contents     Financial Statements and Other Information     August 31, 2024   

Form N-CSR Item 7 - Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Glossary

   1

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

   2

PGIM Government Income Fund

   58

Notes to Financial Statements

   83

Other Information - Form N-CSR Items 8-11


 

Glossary

The following abbreviations are used in the Funds’ descriptions:

EUR—Euro

GBP—British Pound

USD—US Dollar

144A—Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144A, may not be resold except to qualified institutional buyers.

A—Annual payment frequency for swaps

Aces—Alternative Credit Enhancements Securities

BNP—BNP Paribas S.A.

CDX—Credit Derivative Index

CGM—Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.

CLO—Collateralized Loan Obligation

CME—Chicago Mercantile Exchange

CPI—Consumer Price Index

DAC—Designated Activity Company

ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund

EURIBOR—Euro Interbank Offered Rate

FHLMC—Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

iBoxx—Bond Market Indices

JPM—JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

LP—Limited Partnership

MSI—Morgan Stanley &Co International PLC

MTN—Medium Term Note

OTC—Over-the-counter

PIK—Payment-in-Kind

Q—Quarterly payment frequency for swaps

REITs—Real Estate Investment Trust

SCB—Standard Chartered Bank

SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate

SONIA—Sterling Overnight Index Average

STRIPs—Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities

T—Swap payment upon termination

TBA—To Be Announced

TIPS—Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities

UMBS—Uniform Mortgage-Backed Securities

USOIS—United States Overnight Index Swap

 

 1


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS  101.9%

           

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES  22.4%

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations  22.3%

                           

Anchorage Capital CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-11A, Class BR2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.950%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.950%)

    7.293%(c)    07/22/37      10,000      $ 10,013,313  

Apex Credit CLO LLC (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-02A, Class A2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.112%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.850%)

    7.394(c)    10/20/34      4,725           4,727,132  

Apidos CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2022-42A, Class D, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 5.760%
(Cap N/A, Floor 5.760%)

   11.042(c)    01/20/36      1,500        1,516,694  

Atlas Senior Loan Fund Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2023-21A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000%
(Cap N/A, Floor 3.000%)

    8.282(c)    07/20/35      5,000        5,074,380  

Atlas Static Senior Loan Fund Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-01A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.650%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.650%)

    7.951(c)    07/15/30      14,250        14,262,104  

Avoca Capital CLO Ltd. (Ireland),

           

Series 10A, Class B1RR, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 1.350%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.350%)

    5.035(c)    04/15/35    EUR 3,750        4,086,444  

Bain Capital Credit CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2023-03A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.700%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.700%)

    7.983(c)    07/24/36      16,525        16,721,624  

Balboa Bay Loan Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-01A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.912%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.912%)

    7.194(c)    07/20/34      250        250,306  

Barrow Hanley CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2023-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.300%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.300%)

    7.582(c)    04/20/35      8,500        8,550,552  

Series 2023-01A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000%
(Cap N/A, Floor 3.000%)

    8.282(c)    04/20/35      5,000        5,008,885  

Series 2023-02A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000%
(Cap N/A, Floor 3.000%)

    8.282(c)    10/20/35      5,000        5,162,007  

Battalion CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2017-11A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.982%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.720%)

    7.265(c)    04/24/34      5,000        5,004,215  

Canyon Capital CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-01A, Class BRR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.800%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.800%)

    7.101(c)    07/15/37      11,500        11,495,101  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

2


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

  Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

Carlyle US CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2023-05A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.650%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.650%)

   7.914%(c)    01/27/36      18,250      $ 18,379,763  

CIFC European Funding CLO DAC (Ireland),

           

Series 03A, Class B1, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 1.500%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.500%)

   5.185(c)    01/15/34    EUR 2,000           2,195,333  

CIFC Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2014-05A, Class BR3, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.750%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.750%)

   7.054(c)    07/17/37      9,650        9,666,530  

Columbia Cent CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-29A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.962%
(Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   7.244(c)    10/20/34      15,000        15,018,600  

Elevation CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-11A, Class BR, 144A

   0.000(cc)    10/15/37      8,125        8,125,000  

Gallatin CLO Ltd. (Bermuda),

           

Series 2023-01A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.050%
(Cap N/A, Floor 3.050%)

   8.351(c)    10/14/35      10,000        10,050,307  

Golub Capital Partners CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2023-68A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.800%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.800%)

   8.085(c)    07/25/36      18,600        18,794,403  

Greywolf CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2018-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.290%
(Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   6.569(c)    04/26/31      941        941,795  

Guggenheim CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-02A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.800%
(Cap N/A, Floor 3.800%)

   9.101(c)    01/15/35      3,750        3,767,432  

Hayfin US Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2024-15A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.200%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.200%)

   7.537(c)    04/28/37      13,500        13,610,340  

HPS Loan Management Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2023-18A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.950%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.950%)

   8.232(c)    07/20/36      17,900        18,160,289  

KKR CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2022-41A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.900%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.900%)

   7.201(c)    04/15/35      12,500        12,461,237  

Series 32A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.100%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.100%)

   7.429(c)    04/15/37      4,000        4,010,623  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 3


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

LCM Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 33A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.912%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.650%)

   7.194%(c)    07/20/34      1,300      $ 1,293,217  

Logan CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-02A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.962%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.700%)

   7.244(c)    01/20/35      2,950        2,961,605  

Madison Park Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-59A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.920%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.920%)

   7.199(c)    04/18/37      11,000        11,058,637  

Mountain View CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2015-09A, Class A2R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.042%
(Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   7.343(c)    07/15/31      9,250           9,292,852  

NGC Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2024-01A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.100%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.100%)

   7.397(c)    07/20/37      7,650        7,657,925  

Ocean Trails CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2024-15A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.500%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.500%)

   7.801(c)    01/15/37      4,250        4,294,350  

Octagon Investment Partners 42 Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-03A, Class BRR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.800%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.800%)

   7.076(c)    07/15/37      8,100        8,125,972  

OFSI BSL CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2024-13A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.250%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.250%)

   7.571(c)    04/20/37      5,000        5,026,129  

OFSI BSL Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2023-12A, Class AJ, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.900%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.900%)

   8.182(c)    01/20/35      3,200        3,213,468  

Series 2023-12A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.150%
(Cap N/A, Floor 3.150%)

   8.432(c)    01/20/35      11,950        12,002,837  

PPM CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-02A, Class BR2, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.250%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.250%)

   7.536(c)    04/16/37      3,250        3,254,091  

Rad CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2023-19A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.650%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.650%)

   7.932(c)    04/20/35      18,900        19,000,688  

Regatta XXIX Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2024-03A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.750%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.750%)

   6.890(c)    09/06/37      13,500        13,502,335  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

4


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

Silver Rock CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-01A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.900%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.900%)

   8.182%(c)    10/20/33      12,500      $ 12,518,355  

Sixth Street CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-16A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.450%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.450%)

   7.732(c)    01/20/37      17,200        17,265,381  

Sound Point CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2022-35A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.100%
(Cap N/A, Floor 3.100%)

   8.379(c)    01/26/36      17,700        17,790,651  

Sound Point CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2020-02A, Class DR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 3.612%
(Cap N/A, Floor 3.350%)

   8.896(c)    10/25/34      1,500           1,467,868  

St. Pauls CLO (Netherlands),

           

Series 11A, Class C2R, 144A

   2.500    01/17/32    EUR 4,500        4,528,126  

Symphony CLO Ltd. (Bermuda),

           

Series 2023-40A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.550%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.550%)

   7.851(c)    01/14/34      14,000        14,044,885  

Texas Debt Capital CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2023-02A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.650%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.650%)

   7.932(c)    07/21/35      18,900        18,927,634  

Tikehau US CLO Ltd. (Bermuda),

           

Series 2022-02A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.750%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.750%)

   8.032(c)    01/20/36      12,000        12,157,706  

Trinitas CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-15A, Class B1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.962%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.700%)

   7.244(c)    04/22/34      8,350        8,345,508  

Series 2022-20A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.460%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.460%)

   7.742(c)    07/20/35      10,000        9,998,197  

Valley Stream Park CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Series 2022-01A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.250%
(Cap N/A, Floor 2.250%)

   7.532(c)    10/20/34      4,500        4,506,744  

Voya CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2019-03A, Class BR, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.912%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.650%)

   7.197(c)    10/17/32      8,650        8,670,933  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 5


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

           

Collateralized Loan Obligations (cont’d.)

                           

Wellfleet CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2021-02A, Class B, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.062%
(Cap N/A, Floor 1.800%)

   7.363%(c)    07/15/34      2,850      $ 2,850,703  

Zais CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

           

Series 2015-03A, Class A2R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.452%
(Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   7.753(c)    07/15/31      1,500        1,498,909  
           

 

 

 
              462,310,115  

Other  0.1%

                           

Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC,

           

Series 2023-02A, Class D, 144A

   9.720    04/20/40      1,760           1,808,063  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $459,393,743)

              464,118,178  
           

 

 

 

CORPORATE BONDS  17.7%

           

Advertising  0.0%

                           

CMG Media Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

           

(original cost $13,789; purchased 07/10/24)(f)

           
   8.875    12/15/27      25        13,290  

Airlines  0.2%

                           

VistaJet Malta Finance PLC/Vista Management Holding, Inc. (Switzerland),

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.375    02/01/30      375        307,500  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    05/01/27      3,575        3,351,562  
           

 

 

 
              3,659,062  

Auto Parts & Equipment  0.0%

                           

Dana, Inc.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

           
   4.500    02/15/32      830        736,010  

Banks  14.1%

                           

Bank of America Corp.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series MM(v)

   4.300(ff)    01/28/25(oo)      73,448        72,515,799  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

6


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Banks (cont’d.)

                           

Bank of America Corp., (cont’d.)

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series RR

   4.375%(ff)    01/27/27(oo)      5,384      $ 5,192,996  

Citigroup, Inc.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series CC

   7.125(ff)    08/15/29(oo)      9,870        10,092,271  

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series V

   4.700(ff)    01/30/25(oo)      56,123        55,693,159  

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series X

   3.875(ff)    02/18/26(oo)      23,000        22,054,262  

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The),

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series U

   3.650(ff)    08/10/26(oo)      3,000        2,809,442  

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series V

   4.125(ff)    11/10/26(oo)      20,058        18,946,134  

JPMorgan Chase &Co.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series HH(v)

   4.600(ff)    02/01/25(oo)      17,356        17,267,433  

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series II(v)

   4.000(ff)    04/01/25(oo)      17,500        17,230,863  

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series NN

   6.875(ff)    06/01/29(oo)      295        312,783  

Royal Bank of Canada (Canada),

           

Jr. Sub. Notes

   7.500(ff)    05/02/84      14,250        14,708,364  

State Street Corp.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series J

   6.700(ff)    09/15/29(oo)      100        102,712  

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (Japan),

           

Jr. Sub. Notes

   6.600(ff)    06/05/34(oo)      2,725        2,816,969  

Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) (Canada),

           

Jr. Sub. Notes

   7.250(ff)    07/31/84      30,255        30,930,292  

U.S. Bancorp,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes

   3.700(ff)    01/15/27(oo)      5,363        4,757,954  

Wells Fargo &Co.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes

   6.850(ff)    09/15/29(oo)      6,060        6,229,613  

Jr. Sub. Notes, Series BB

   3.900(ff)    03/15/26(oo)      10,275        9,966,160  
           

 

 

 
              291,627,206  

Building Materials 0.3%

                           

Eco Material Technologies, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   7.875    01/31/27      2,695        2,723,931  

Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000    11/01/28      2,603           2,595,544  
           

 

 

 
              5,319,475  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 7


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Chemicals  0.0%

                           

Tronox, Inc.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

           
   4.625%    03/15/29      175      $ 159,549  

Commercial Services  0.1%

                           

Adtalem Global Education, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.500    03/01/28      1,521        1,495,263  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000    06/01/29      400        356,000  

Hertz Corp. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   5.000    12/01/29      1,075        721,442  
           

 

 

 
                 2,572,705  

Electric  0.8%

                           

Calpine Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.625    02/01/29      3,300        3,152,530  

Vistra Corp.,

           

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A

   7.000(ff)    12/15/26(oo)      7,375        7,441,562  

Jr. Sub. Notes, 144A

   8.000(ff)    10/15/26(oo)      5,225        5,401,332  
           

 

 

 
              15,995,424  

Home Builders  0.2%

                           

Ashton Woods USA LLC/Ashton Woods Finance Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   4.625    04/01/30      835        786,360  

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc./Brookfield Residential US LLC (Canada),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.875    02/15/30      4,200        3,885,000  
           

 

 

 
              4,671,360  

Housewares  0.1%

                           

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.375    02/01/32      500        450,806  

SWF Holdings I Corp.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A (original cost $2,535,188; purchased 09/17/21 - 10/13/21)(f)

   6.500    10/01/29      2,550        1,351,476  
           

 

 

 
              1,802,282  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

8


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Internet 0.2%

                           

Cablevision Lightpath LLC,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    3.875%    09/15/27      200      $ 187,492  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.625    09/15/28      200        180,607  

United Group BV (Slovenia),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A, 3 Month EURIBOR + 4.250% (Cap N/A, Floor 4.250%)

    7.792(c)    02/01/29    EUR  4,000        4,601,270  
           

 

 

 
                 4,969,369  

Media 0.3%

                           

CSC Holdings LLC,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    3.375    02/15/31      200        129,115  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    4.125    12/01/30      200        131,442  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.375    02/01/28      475        364,265  

Gtd. Notes, 144A

    5.500    04/15/27      200        163,659  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.625    12/01/30      700        273,490  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.000    11/15/31      2,157        800,768  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    5.750    01/15/30      200        78,987  

Diamond Sports Group LLC/Diamond Sports Finance Co.,

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A (original cost $2,461,154; purchased 02/19/20 -09/25/20)(f)

    6.625    08/15/27(d)      3,075        56,300  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A (original cost $1,839,782; purchased 01/14/21 - 01/26/21)(f)

    5.375    08/15/26(d)      2,080        26,712  

DISH DBS Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    5.125    06/01/29      450        205,331  

Gtd. Notes

    7.375    07/01/28      350        179,770  

Gtd. Notes

    7.750    07/01/26      1,000        676,042  

DISH Network Corp.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   11.750    11/15/27      2,800        2,845,588  

Radiate Holdco LLC/Radiate Finance, Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

    4.500    09/15/26      200        158,408  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

    6.500    09/15/28      200        110,023  
           

 

 

 
              6,199,900  

Oil & Gas 0.3%

                           

Alta Mesa Holdings LP/Alta Mesa Finance Services Corp.,

           

Gtd. Notes

    7.875    12/15/24(d)      6,725        672  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 9


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

           

Oil & Gas (cont’d.)

                           

Hilcorp Energy I LP/Hilcorp Finance Co.,

           

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.000%    04/15/30      2,650      $ 2,642,065  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, 144A

   6.250    04/15/32      3,750        3,744,549  
           

 

 

 
              6,387,286  

Packaging & Containers 0.2%

                           

Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Finco, Inc./Intelligent Packaging Ltd. Co-Issuer LLC (Canada),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

           
   6.000    09/15/28      3,250        3,189,063  

Real Estate 0.1%

                           

Howard Hughes Corp. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

   4.375    02/01/31      1,745        1,570,414  

Hunt Cos., Inc.,

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

   5.250    04/15/29      1,025        966,677  
           

 

 

 
                 2,537,091  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 0.3%

                           

Diversified Healthcare Trust,

           

Gtd. Notes

   4.375    03/01/31      7,519        5,748,375  

Gtd. Notes

   9.750    06/15/25      87        87,120  

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

   4.750    02/15/28      1,275        1,120,576  
           

 

 

 
              6,956,071  

Retail 0.1%

                           

Gap, Inc. (The),

           

Gtd. Notes, 144A

           
   3.875    10/01/31      2,195        1,895,880  

Telecommunications 0.4%

                           

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. (Jamaica),

           

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 1B14, 144A (original cost $16; purchased 11/14/23)^(f)

   0.000    12/31/30      164         

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 3A14, 144A (original cost $3,683; purchased 11/14/23 - 07/25/24)^(f)

   0.000    12/31/30      2        774  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

10


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
    Maturity  
Date
    

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)

          

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                                  

Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. (Jamaica), (cont’d.)

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Series 3B14, 144A (original cost $20; purchased 11/14/23)^(f)

      0.000%       12/31/30        198      $  

Digicel Intermediate Holdings Ltd./Digicel International Finance Ltd./DIFL US (Jamaica),

          

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, Cash coupon 9.000% and PIK 1.500% (original cost $2,862,816; purchased 01/29/24 - 05/15/24)(f)

     10.500       05/25/27        3,084        3,067,600  

Digicel MidCo Ltd./DIFL US II LLC (Jamaica),

          

Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, PIK 10.500% (original cost $566,086; purchased 01/30/24 -05/15/24)(f)

     10.500       11/25/28        863        702,349  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

          

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.000       04/15/31        1,000        676,684  

Sec’d. Notes, 144A

      4.875       06/15/29        150        119,090  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     10.500       04/15/29        375        403,557  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     10.500       05/15/30        498        535,457  

Sr. Sec’d. Notes, 144A

     11.000       11/15/29        1,848        2,028,676  
          

 

 

 
                7,534,187  
          

 

 

 

TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(cost $375,420,314)

             366,225,210  
          

 

 

 

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS 59.4%

          

Advertising 0.1%

                                  

CMG Media Corp.,

          

2021 Refinancing Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.600%

      8.935(c)       12/17/26        2,237        1,925,126  

Aerospace & Defense 0.6%

                                  

Propulsion BC FI (Spain),

          

Inital Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.750%

      9.085(c)       09/14/29        1,222        1,224,444  

Transdigm, Inc.,

          

Term I Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.750%

      8.085(c)       08/24/28        4,857        4,875,568  

Tranche J Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.500%

      7.843(c)       02/28/31        3,342        3,344,663  

Tranche K Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.750%

      8.085(c)       03/22/30        1,845        1,852,127  
          

 

 

 
             11,296,802  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 11


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Agriculture 0.3%

                           

Alltech, Inc.,

           

Term A Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.350%^

    8.597%(c)    10/15/26      1,905      $ 1,873,801  

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.114%

    9.361(c)    10/13/28      3,350        3,331,574  
           

 

 

 
              5,205,375  

Airlines 0.7%

                           

American Airlines, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    7.775(c)    06/04/29      3,042        3,023,462  

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.012%

   10.294(c)    04/20/28      7,358        7,607,363  

United Airlines, Inc.,

           

Class B Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    8.033(c)    02/22/31      3,551        3,556,488  
           

 

 

 
              14,187,313  

Auto Parts & Equipment 1.6%

                           

First Brands Group LLC,

           

2022-Ii Incremental Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.262%

   10.514(c)    03/30/27      2,327        2,295,771  

First Lien 2021 Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.262%

   10.514(c)    03/30/27      10,414        10,266,465  

Second Lien 2021 Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 8.762%^

   14.014(c)    03/30/28      6,200        5,859,000  

Tenneco, Inc.,

           

Term A Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.850%

   10.082(c)    11/17/28      8,116        7,735,911  

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.100%

   10.331(c)    11/17/28      7,763           7,458,479  
           

 

 

 
              33,615,626  

Beverages 0.7%

                           

Brewco Borrower LLC,

           

First-Out New Money Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 6.250%^

   11.551(c)    04/05/28      4,540        4,267,968  

City Brewing Co. LLC,

           

Second-Out Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.262%^

   10.590(c)    04/05/28      8,805        6,119,611  

Pegasus Bidco BV (Netherlands),

           

2024-1 Term Dollar Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    8.868(c)    07/12/29      4,987        4,991,623  
           

 

 

 
              15,379,202  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

12


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Building Materials 1.7%

                           

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.625%

   10.962%(c)    08/01/28      8,541      $ 8,583,283  

Tranche C Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.837(c)    05/15/31      875        857,500  

CP Atlas Buyer, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    9.097(c)    11/23/27      2,500        2,407,724  

Emerald Debt Merger Sub L.L.C.,

           

Second Amendment Incremental Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    7.557(c)    08/04/31      3,150        3,148,425  

EMRLD Borrower LP,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    7.557(c)    05/31/30      10,609        10,598,262  

Griffon Corporation,

           

Repriced Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.250%

    7.466(c)    01/24/29      1,900        1,896,042  

MIWD HoldCo II LLC,

           

2024 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.747(c)    03/28/31      3,475        3,489,661  

Vector WP HoldCo, Inc.,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.114%

   10.361(c)    10/12/28      4,541           4,507,068  
           

 

 

 
              35,487,965  

Chemicals 4.0%

                           

A-Ap Buyer, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan^

      — (p)    08/31/31      3,850        3,835,562  

Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC,
2021 Refinancing Term Loan, 6 Month SOFR + 4.850%

   10.074(c)    08/27/26      5,186        5,032,572  

Consolidated Energy Finance SA (Switzerland),
2024 Incremental Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.557(c)    11/15/30      4,988        4,625,906  

Flint Group Packaging Inks North America Holdings LLC (Luxembourg),

           

Facility B USD, 3 Month SOFR + 4.512%

   10.545(c)    12/31/26      5,653        5,351,679  

First Lien Facility B, 1 Month SOFR + 3.631%

   12.545(c)    12/31/27      4,614        4,048,681  

Second Lien Facility B, 1 Month SOFR + 6.900%

   12.545(c)    12/31/27      6,254        1,151,826  

Geon Performance Solutions LLC,
2024 Refinancing Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.512%

    9.846(c)    08/18/28      6,249        6,264,833  

Ineos Finance PLC (Luxembourg),

           

2030 Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.497(c)    02/18/30      5,909        5,886,903  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 13


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Chemicals (cont’d.)

                           

Ineos US Petrochem LLC,

           

2030 Tranche B Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    9.097%(c)    03/14/30      2,574      $ 2,572,927  

New Term Loan B, 1 Month SOFR + 4.350%

    9.597(c)    04/02/29      4,488        4,493,666  

Iris Holdings Ltd.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.850%

   10.102(c)    06/28/28      5,496        5,174,050  

LSF11 A5 HoldCo, LLC,

           

2024 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.614%

    8.861(c)    10/15/28      12,548        12,516,476  

Luxembourg Investment Co. Sarl (Luxembourg),

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.150%

   12.347(c)    01/03/29(d)      6,859        97,746  

Olympus Water US Holding Corporation,

           

Term B-5 USD Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.847(c)    06/20/31      4,234        4,243,807  

Starfruit Finco BV,

           

Incremental Term Loan B, 3 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.821(c)    04/03/28      3,097        3,099,505  

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.628(c)    04/03/28      6,865        6,871,132  

Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.,

           

First Lien 2023 Other Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.750%

    9.871(c)    10/26/26      1,602        1,589,459  

Venator Finance Sarl,

           

Initial First-Out Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.000%^

   15.286(c)    12/31/25      2,846        2,845,730  

Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 10.000%^

   15.299(c)    10/12/28      4,054           3,851,569  
           

 

 

 
              83,554,029  

Commercial Services  6.3%

                           

Albion Financing 3 SARL (Luxembourg),

           

New 2024 Amended USD Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.512%

    9.826(c)    08/17/29      3,975        4,004,498  

Allied Universal Holdco LLC,

           

Term Loan USD, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    9.097(c)    05/12/28      9,447        9,385,580  

Amentum Government Services Holdings LLC,

           

Tranche 3 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.278(c)    02/15/29      5,550        5,546,972  

ArchKey Holdings, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.364%

   10.611(c)    06/29/28      6,184        6,188,764  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

14


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Commercial Services (cont’d.)

                           

Avis Budget Car Rental LLC,

           

New Tranche C Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.100%

    8.347%(c)    03/16/29      7,780      $ 7,780,451  

Boost Newco Borrower LLC,

           

Term B-1 Loan, 2 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    7.748(c)    01/31/31      10,820        10,829,013  

CoreLogic, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.614%

    8.861(c)    06/02/28      13,633        13,445,549  

Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.750%

   10.085(c)    04/09/31      3,925        3,921,730  

DS Parent, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.500%

   10.835(c)    01/31/31      1,325        1,307,334  

EAB Global, Inc.,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.497(c)    08/16/28      2,045        2,037,103  

Fly Funding II Sarl (Luxembourg),

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month LIBOR + 1.750%

    7.120(c)    08/11/25      10,104        9,807,040  

Grant Thornton LLP,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.497(c)    06/02/31      3,500        3,508,750  

Inmar, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.500%

   10.813(c)    05/01/26      2,590        2,595,617  

Kingpin Intermediate Holdings LLC,

           

Amendment No. 8 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.747(c)    02/08/28      1,855        1,849,012  

Kuehg Corp.,

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.835(c)    06/12/30      7,662        7,689,493  

Latham Pool Products, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.100%

    9.347(c)    02/23/29      8,646           8,256,985  

Mavis Tire Express Services Topco Corp.,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.747(c)    05/04/28      1,075        1,075,299  

Neon Maple Purchaser, Inc.,

           

Tranche B-1 Term Loan

      — (p)    01/31/32      16,375        16,313,594  

Omnia Partners, LLC,

           

Repriced Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.529(c)    07/25/30      4,688        4,703,876  

PG Polaris Bidco Sarl (Luxembourg),

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.835(c)    03/26/31      2,450        2,455,512  

Ryan LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.747(c)    11/14/30      1,828        1,830,989  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 15


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Commercial Services (cont’d.)

                           

TruGreen LP,

           

Second Refinancing Term Loan (First Lien), 1 Month SOFR + 4.100%

    9.347%(c)    11/02/27      3,838      $ 3,713,505  

VT Topco, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.747(c)    08/09/30      2,090        2,097,349  
           

 

 

 
              130,344,015  

Computers  3.2%

                           

Amazon Holdco Inc.,

           

Term B Loan^

      — (p)    08/31/31      7,625        7,605,937  

ConvergeOne Holdings,

           

Term Loan^

      — (p)    06/04/30      3,483        3,447,958  

Fortress Intermediate,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%^

    9.002(c)    06/27/31      7,200        7,200,000  

Indy US Bidco, LLC,

           

Ninth Amend Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.750%

    9.997(c)    03/06/28      8,112        8,041,455  

McAfee Corp.,

           

Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.592(c)    03/01/29      10,539        10,502,000  

NCR Atleos LLC,

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.850%

   10.099(c)    03/27/29      8,341        8,403,759  

Peraton Corp.,

           

First Lien Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    9.097(c)    02/01/28      7,237        7,073,867  

Redstone Holdco 2 LP,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.012%

   10.264(c)    04/27/28      3,656        2,874,884  

Sandvine Corp. (Canada),

           

Initial Term Loan (First Lien), 6 Month SOFR + 2.000% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

    2.000(c)    06/28/27      7,731        1,082,402  

SonicWall US Holdings, Inc.,

           

2023 Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.000%

   10.335(c)    05/18/28      3,035        2,977,090  

VeriFone Systems, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.262%

    9.333(c)    08/20/25      8,175           7,351,152  
           

 

 

 
              66,560,504  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

16


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Cosmetics/Personal Care  0.6%

                           

Rainbow UK Bidco Ltd. (Luxembourg),

           

Facility B3 Loan, SONIA + 4.750%

    9.701%(c)    02/23/29    GBP  9,275      $ 12,081,888  

Distribution/Wholesale  0.7%

                           

AIP RD Buyer Corp.,

           

2024 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.747(c)    12/22/28      729        732,232  

Closure Systems International Group, Inc.,
Amendment No. 4 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.247(c)    03/22/29      1,775        1,782,766  

Fastlane Parent Co., Inc.,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.747(c)    09/29/28      521        509,990  

Quimper AB (Sweden),

           

New Facility B, 3 Month EURIBOR + 2.925%

    6.620(c)    02/16/26    EUR  4,500        4,960,481  

Windsor Holdings III LLC,

           

Term B Loan 2024, 1 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.311(c)    08/01/30      5,495           5,519,454  
           

 

 

 
              13,504,923  

Diversified Financial Services  1.9%

                           

Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.000%

   10.247(c)    03/12/29      4,732        4,761,631  

Castlelake Aviation One,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    7.839(c)    10/22/26      3,193        3,199,844  

CPI Holdco B LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.000%

    7.247(c)    05/16/31      8,175        8,161,372  

Genuine FINL Holdings,

           

Term Loan

      — (p)    09/27/30      4,725        4,695,904  

Hudson River Trading LLC,

           

Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.262%

    8.319(c)    03/20/28      8,750        8,739,336  

Nuvei Technologies Corp. (Canada),

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.100%

    8.313(c)    12/19/30      6,491        6,481,638  

VFH Parent LLC,

           

Term B-1 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    7.997(c)    06/21/31      2,686        2,684,973  
           

 

 

 
              38,724,698  

Electric  1.3%

                           

Calpine Corporation,

           

Term B-10

      — (p)    01/31/31      8,485        8,475,435  

Term Loan (04/19), 1 Month SOFR + 2.000%

    7.247(c)    01/31/31      2,901        2,897,958  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 17


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Electric (cont’d.)

                           

Discovery Energy Holding Corp.,

           

Initial Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.750%

   10.085%(c)    05/01/31      4,575      $ 4,595,016  

Generation Bridge Northeast LLC,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.747(c)    08/22/29      1,783        1,794,324  

Heritage Power LLC,

           

Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.500%^

   10.835(c)    07/20/28      1,319        1,279,558  

Lightstone HoldCo LLC,

           

Extended Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750%

   11.002(c)    01/29/27      7,149        7,127,676  

Extended Term C Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750%

   11.002(c)    01/29/27      404        403,088  
           

 

 

 
              26,573,055  

Electronics  0.5%

                           

Coherent Corp.,

           

Term B-1 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    7.747(c)    07/02/29      4,292        4,300,526  

Ingram Micro, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.262%

    8.596(c)    06/30/28      3,208        3,221,856  

Roper Industrial Products Investment Company LLC,
Tranche C Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.585(c)    11/22/29      1,975        1,979,214  
           

 

 

 
              9,501,596  

Engineering & Construction 0.6%

                           

Arcosa, Inc.,

           

Term Loan

      — (p)    08/31/31      1,250        1,253,906  

Azuria Water Solutions, Inc.,

           

2024 Second Additional Replacement Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    8.997(c)    05/17/28      3,929        3,943,432  

Brown Group Holding LLC,

           

Incremental Term B-2 Facility, 3 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    7.935(c)    07/01/31      648        648,143  

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    7.997(c)    07/01/31      5,927           5,923,647  

Michael Baker International LLC,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.750%^

    9.997(c)    12/01/28      600        602,250  
           

 

 

 
              12,371,378  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

18


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Entertainment 3.2%

                           

Allen Media LLC,

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.650%

   10.985%(c)    02/10/27      11,688      $ 7,728,391  

AP Gaming I LLC,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.215(c)    02/15/29      4,247        4,260,229  

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.,

           

Incremental Term B-1 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    7.997(c)    02/06/31      2,868        2,862,883  

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    7.997(c)    02/06/30      7,523        7,517,731  

Cinemark USA, Inc.,

           

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.519(c)    05/24/30      6,317        6,331,405  

Entain PLC (United Kingdom),

           

Facility B3, 6 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    8.014(c)    10/31/29      7,444        7,443,915  

Flutter Financing BV (Ireland),

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.250%

    7.585(c)    11/29/30      5,423        5,422,822  

Great Canadian Gaming Co.,

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.609(c)    11/01/26      2,710        2,704,254  

J&J Ventures Gaming LLC,

           

2023 Delayed Draw Term Loan (Montana), 1 Month SOFR + 4.364%

    9.611(c)    04/26/28      6,783        6,774,521  

Maverick Gaming LLC,

           

First-Out Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 7.500%

   12.821(c)    06/03/28      4,173        3,964,145  

Second-Out Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 7.500%^

   12.821(c)    06/03/28      8,333        4,000,058  

PCI Gaming Authority,

           

2024 Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.000%

    7.342(c)    07/18/31      8,172           8,115,486  
           

 

 

 
              67,125,840  

Environmental Control 1.0%

                           

Action Environmental Group Inc, The,

           

Second Amendment Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.335(c)    10/24/30      6,361        6,401,235  

Covanta Holding Corp.,

           

2024 Incremental Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    8.087(c)    11/30/28      3,240        3,242,011  

2024 Incremental Term C Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    8.087(c)    11/30/28      177        177,159  

Initial Term B Loan, 6 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    7.667(c)    11/30/28      2,244        2,245,042  

Initial Term C Loan, 6 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    7.588(c)    11/30/28      172        172,039  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 19


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Environmental Control (cont’d.)

                           

JFL-Tiger Acquisition Co., Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.842%(c)    10/17/30      3,712      $ 3,713,403  

Madison Iaq LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 6 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    7.889(c)    06/21/28      1,980        1,981,572  

Mip V Waste Holdings, LLC,

           

Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    8.344(c)    12/08/28      2,096        2,090,733  
           

 

 

 
              20,023,194  

Foods  0.4%

                           

B&G Foods, Inc.,

           

Tranche B-5 Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.557(c)    10/10/29      2,725        2,702,129  

BCPE North Star U.S. Holdco, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.114%

    9.361(c)    06/09/28      6,460           5,975,479  
           

 

 

 
              8,677,608  

Hand/Machine Tools  0.3%

                           

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.842(c)    08/09/31      5,825        5,835,922  

Healthcare-Products  0.3%

                           

Medline Borrower LP,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    7.997(c)    10/23/28      5,204        5,212,537  

Healthcare-Services  1.9%

                           

Accelerated Health Systems LLC,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.400%

    9.735(c)    02/15/29      9,557        7,590,233  

Charlotte Buyer, Inc.,

           

First Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.750%

   10.077(c)    02/11/28      4,138        4,156,570  

eResearch Technology, Inc.,

           

Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.247(c)    02/04/27      2,978        2,991,370  

Pacific Dental Services LLC,

           

Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.592(c)    03/07/31      3,523        3,534,068  

Phoenix Guarantor, Inc.,

           

Tranche B-4 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.497(c)    02/21/31      9,815        9,821,986  

Sound Inpatient Physicians Holdings LLC,

           

Tranche B Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.262%

   10.596(c)    06/28/28      5,159        4,282,063  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

20


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Healthcare-Services (cont’d.)

                           

Sound Inpatient Physicians, Inc.,

           

Tranche A Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 6.762%

   12.096%(c)    06/28/28      3,423      $ 3,457,437  

Tranche C Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 7.012%

   12.346(c)    06/28/29      6,449        2,579,517  

Surgery Center Holdings, Inc.,

           

2024 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    8.061(c)    12/19/30      1,716        1,718,905  
           

 

 

 
              40,132,149  

Holding Companies-Diversified  0.9%

                           

Belfor Holdings, Inc.,

           

Initial Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    8.997(c)    11/01/30      7,237          7,259,172  

Clue OpCo LLC,

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.752(c)    12/19/30      12,218        11,997,505  
           

 

 

 
              19,256,677  

Home Furnishings  0.5%

                           

TGP Holdings III LLC,

           

First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.350%

    8.597(c)    06/29/28      10,837        10,139,574  

Household Products/Wares  0.2%

                           

Kronos Acquisition Holdings, Inc. (Canada),

           

Initial Loan 2024, 3 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.314(c)    07/08/31      4,887        4,819,711  

Housewares  0.2%

                           

SWF Holdings I Corp.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.114%

    9.361(c)    10/06/28      6,182        4,640,704  

Insurance  2.4%

                           

Acrisure LLC,

           

2024 Refinancing Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    8.344(c)    02/15/27      2,000        1,991,666  

2024 Refinancing Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.594(c)    11/06/30      15,477        15,341,301  

Assured Partners, Inc.,

           

2024 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.747(c)    02/14/31      3,123        3,129,556  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 21


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Insurance (cont’d.)

                           

Asurion LLC,

           

New B-04 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.364%

   10.611%(c)    01/20/29      7,660      $ 7,063,890  

New B-09 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    8.611(c)    07/31/27      8,584        8,481,582  

New B-10 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.100%

    9.347(c)    08/19/28      2,269        2,246,492  

New B-11 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.350%

    9.597(c)    08/21/28      1,086        1,078,918  

Broadstreet Partners, Inc.,

           

2024 Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.497(c)    06/13/31      3,025        3,023,488  

HUB International Ltd,

           

Facility 2024-1 Incremental Term Loan, 2 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    8.255(c)    06/20/30      2,575        2,575,894  

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.,

           

2024 Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    8.251(c)    07/31/31      4,656        4,656,486  
           

 

 

 
              49,589,273  

Internet  0.2%

                           

MH Sub I LLC,

           

2023 May New Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.497(c)    05/03/28      4,654        4,636,651  

Investment Companies  0.4%

                           

AAL Delaware Holdco, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.747(c)    07/30/31      1,725        1,728,234  

Guardian US Holdco,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.835(c)    01/31/30      4,726        4,700,530  

Hurricane CleanCo Ltd. (United Kingdom),

           

Facility A, 3 Month LIBOR + 6.250% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000% )^

   12.500(c)    10/31/29      2,067           2,715,125  
           

 

 

 
              9,143,889  

Leisure Time  0.7%

                           

Alterra Mountain Co.,

           

Term B-5 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.747(c)    05/31/30      1,075        1,079,031  

Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (Canada),

           

2023 Replacement Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

    7.997(c)    12/13/29      3,683        3,684,445  

Fender Musical Instruments Corp.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.100%

    9.347(c)    12/01/28      1,947        1,905,072  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

22


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Leisure Time (cont’d.)

                           

LC Ahab US Bidco LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.747%(c)    05/01/31      2,925      $ 2,932,313  

Recess Holdings, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.752(c)    02/21/30      4,393        4,400,112  
           

 

 

 
              14,000,973  

Lodging  0.1%

                           

Travel Leisure Co.,

           

2023 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.350%

    8.661(c)    12/14/29      2,538        2,540,599  

Machinery-Diversified  1.5%

                           

Chart Industries, Inc.,

           

2024 Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    7.825(c)    03/15/30      6,591           6,599,721  

CPM Holdings, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.842(c)    09/28/28      1,269        1,205,194  

DXP Enterprises, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 6 Month SOFR + 4.850%

   10.164(c)    10/11/30      1,141        1,146,606  

Hyster-Yale Group, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan Facility, 1 Month SOFR + 3.614%

    8.861(c)    05/26/28      7,841        7,791,578  

STS Operating, Inc.,

           

First Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.100%

    9.347(c)    03/25/31      3,691        3,666,144  

TK Elevator US Newco, Inc. (Germany),

           

Facility B2 (USD), 6 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.588(c)    04/30/30      10,885        10,918,205  
           

 

 

 
              31,327,448  

Media  2.5%

                           

Altice Financing SA (Luxembourg),

           

2022 Dollar Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.000%

   10.301(c)    10/31/27      3,217        2,847,343  

Audacy Capital Corp.,

           

Term B-2 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.500%

    8.014(c)    11/18/24(d)      4,192        1,844,263  

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 6.114%^

   11.361(c)    09/30/24      331        330,850  

CSC Holdings LLC,

           

2022 Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.837(c)    01/18/28      9,065        8,640,045  

Diamond Sports Group LLC,

           

Dip Term Loan

   10.000    12/02/24      3,618        4,431,927  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 23


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Media (cont’d.)

                           

Diamond Sports Group LLC, (cont’d.)

           

First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 10.100%

   15.442%(c)    05/25/26      644      $ 593,266  

Second Lien Term Loan

    8.175    08/24/26(d)      55,772        894,686  

Radiate Holdco LLC,

           

Amendment No. 6 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    8.611(c)    09/25/26      9,890        7,911,922  

Sinclair Television Group, Inc.,

           

Term B-4 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

    9.097(c)    04/21/29      6,474        4,399,129  

Univision Communications, Inc.,

           

2021 Replacement Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    8.611(c)    03/15/26      1,132        1,131,033  

2022 Incremental First-Lien Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.585(c)    06/24/29      3,136        3,100,720  

2024 Replacement First-Lien Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.614%

    8.861(c)    01/31/29      4,300        4,168,850  

Initial First Lien Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    8.611(c)    01/31/29      5,358        5,197,619  

Virgin Media Bristol LLC,

           

Facility Y, 6 Month SOFR + 3.350%

    8.656(c)    03/31/31      5,895           5,641,698  
           

 

 

 
              51,133,351  

Metal Fabricate/Hardware  1.5%

                           

AZZ, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.497(c)    05/13/29      3,893        3,919,031  

Crosby US Acquisition Corp.,

           

Amendment No. 3 Replacement Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.247(c)    08/16/29      5,871        5,892,514  

Doncasters US Finance LLC (United Kingdom),

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 6.500%

   11.835(c)    04/23/30      7,551        7,475,564  

Grinding Media, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.262%^

    9.569(c)    10/12/28      5,127        5,114,625  

Tank Holding Corp.,

           

2023 Incremental Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 6.100%

   11.347(c)    03/31/28      1,701        1,684,260  

Delayed Draw Term Commitment, 1 Month SOFR + 6.100%

   11.347(c)    03/31/28      330        326,673  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

24


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Metal Fabricate/Hardware (cont’d.)

                           

Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 6.000%^

   11.247%(c)    03/01/30      4,289      $ 4,149,632  

Wireco Worldgroup, Inc.,

           

2023 Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.750%^

    9.032(c)    11/13/28      1,943          1,947,508  
           

 

 

 
              30,509,807  

Mining  0.3%

                           

Arsenal Aic Parent LLC,

           

2024 Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.560(c)    08/18/30      6,228        6,235,801  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing  0.2%

                           

AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group NV (Netherlands),

           

2021 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.614%^

    8.861(c)    11/30/28      4,738        4,714,162  

Oil & Gas  0.2%

                           

Apro LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.750%

    9.075(c)    07/09/31      4,250        4,251,326  

Oil & Gas Services  0.1%

                           

US Silica Co.,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.747(c)    07/31/31      1,975        1,948,460  

Packaging & Containers  0.8%

                           

Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.175%

    8.422(c)    04/13/29      5,037        5,024,159  

Pregis TopCo LLC,

           

Facility Incremental Amendment no 3, 1 Month SOFR + 4.114%

    9.361(c)    07/31/26      2,052        2,053,400  

Pretium PKG Holdings, Inc.,

           

Initial Third Amendment Tranche A-1 Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month SOFR + 4.600%

    9.848(c)    10/02/28      1,919        1,589,286  

Secure Acquisition, Inc.,

           

Closing Date Term Loan, 2 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.514(c)    12/15/28      2,300        2,306,709  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 25


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Packaging & Containers (cont’d.)

                           

Supplyone, Inc.,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.497%(c)    04/19/31      3,965      $ 3,998,766  

Trident TPI Holdings, Inc.,

           

Tranche B-6 Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.332(c)    09/15/28      2,420        2,427,607  
           

 

 

 
              17,399,927  

Pharmaceuticals  0.5%

                           

Gainwell Acquisition Corp.,

           

Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.100%

    9.435(c)    10/01/27      8,249        7,424,080  

Sharp Services LLC,

           

Tranche C Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.750%^

    9.085(c)    12/31/28      3,738        3,738,087  
           

 

 

 
              11,162,167  

Pipelines  0.3%

                           

CPPIB OVM Member U.S. LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.250%

    8.586(c)    08/01/31      3,475        3,483,688  

Prairie ECI Acquiror LP,

           

Initial Term B-2 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.750%

    9.997(c)    08/01/29      1,856        1,854,758  
           

 

 

 
              5,338,446  

Private Equity  0.2%

                           

HarbourVest Partners LP,

           

New Term Loan B, 1 Month SOFR + 2.250%^

    7.491(c)    04/18/30      4,620        4,614,253  

Real Estate  0.6%

                           

BRP Nimbus LLC,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.600%

    7.847(c)    08/27/25      8,850        8,807,659  

Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC,

           

Term B-2 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%^

    8.059(c)    08/21/30      4,264          4,269,395  
           

 

 

 
              13,077,054  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)  0.9%

                           

Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.,

           

Term B-4 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%^

    8.752(c)    05/09/29      14,524        14,233,335  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

26


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
    Maturity  
Date
    

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

          

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (cont’d.)

                                  

Starwood Property Mortgage LLC,

          

First Lien Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

      7.997%(c)       11/18/27        2,603      $ 2,606,234  

Term B-3 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.350%^

      8.597(c)       07/24/26        2,299          2,302,275  
          

 

 

 
             19,141,844  

Retail  2.5%

                                  

Constellation Automotive Group Ltd. (United Kingdom),

          

Facility 1 Loan, SONIA + 7.500%

     12.450(c)       07/27/29      GBP  1,500        1,407,283  

Dave & Buster’s, Inc.,

          

2024 Refinancing Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

      8.500(c)       06/29/29        5,661        5,649,905  

EG Finco Ltd. (United Kingdom),

              

Additional Term Facility (Tranche C) (GBP), SONIA + 6.500%

     11.770(c)       02/07/25      GBP  884        1,143,624  

Term B Loan Tranche C, 3 Month EURIBOR + 5.500%

      9.222(c)       02/07/28      EUR  2,692        2,986,065  

Great Outdoors Group LLC,

          

Term B-2 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.864%

      9.111(c)       03/06/28        7,363        7,357,705  

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.,

          

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.500%

      7.494(c)       06/11/31        7,650        7,540,031  

Johnstone Supply LLC,

          

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

      8.352(c)       06/07/31        2,544        2,542,036  

LBM Acquisition LLC,

          

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

      9.097(c)       12/17/27        2,091        2,057,572  

Peer Holding III BV (Netherlands),

          

Facility B5, 3 Month SOFR + 3.000%

      8.332(c)       06/20/31        5,150        5,162,875  

Petco Health & Wellness Co., Inc.,

          

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.512%

      8.846(c)       03/03/28        6,160        5,693,477  

Rough Country LLC,

          

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.614%

      8.861(c)       07/28/28        1,779        1,780,900  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 27


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
    Maturity  
Date
    

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

          

Retail (cont’d.)

                                  

Whatabrands LLC,

          

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

      7.997%(c)       08/03/28        3,647      $ 3,647,367  

White Cap Buyer LLC,

          

Tranche C Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

      8.497(c)       10/19/29        4,800        4,765,800  
          

 

 

 
             51,734,640  

Semiconductors  0.3%

                                  

Natel Engineering Co., Inc.,

          

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 6.364%^

     11.611(c)       04/30/26        6,322          5,373,462  

Shipbuilding  0.1%

                                  

LSF11 Trinity Bidco, Inc.,

          

2024 Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

      8.811(c)       06/14/30        2,664        2,650,446  

Software 4.0%

                                  

athenahealth, Inc.,

          

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

      8.497(c)       02/15/29        14,282        14,159,325  

Boxer Parent Company, Inc.,

          

2031 New First Lien Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.750%

      9.005(c)       07/30/31        8,042        8,017,651  

Camelot US Acquisition LLC,

          

Term B-1 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

      7.997(c)       01/31/31        3,367        3,366,563  

Cloudera, Inc.,

          

Second Lien Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 6.100%

     11.347(c)       10/08/29        3,320        3,133,250  

Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.850%

      9.097(c)       10/08/28        5,302        5,173,678  

Cotiviti, Inc.,

          

Initial Floating Rate Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

      8.592(c)       05/01/31        6,334        6,328,184  

Dun & Bradstreet Corp.,

          

Incremental Term B-2, 1 Month SOFR + 2.750%

      8.026(c)       01/18/29        5,237        5,242,604  

EagleView Technology Corp.,

          

First Lien Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.763%

      9.097(c)       08/14/25        3,674        3,486,751  

Evertec Group LLC (Puerto Rico),

          

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%^

      8.497(c)       10/30/30        3,240        3,264,300  

Genesys Cloud Services,

          

2024 Incremental Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.864%

      9.111(c)       12/01/27        3,358        3,373,116  

2024 Incremental No. 2 Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

      8.747(c)       12/01/27        1,965        1,971,881  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

28


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Software (cont’d.)

                           

Polaris Newco LLC,

           

First Lien Dollar Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.262%

    9.514%(c)    06/02/28      4,579      $ 4,539,146  

Red Planet Borrower LLC,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.600%

    8.847(c)    10/02/28      5,448        5,170,854  

Renaissance Holding Corp.,

           

Covenant-Lite First-Lien Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.250%

    9.497(c)    04/05/30      5,625        5,619,617  

Skillsoft Finance II, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 5.364%

   10.642(c)    07/14/28      5,107        4,015,359  

Webpros Investments Sarl (Luxembourg),

           

2024 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.247(c)    03/28/31      2,244        2,247,180  

Weld North Education LLC,

           

2024 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.747(c)    12/21/29      3,965        3,967,188  
           

 

 

 
                83,076,647  

Technology  0.0%

                           

Aventiv Technologies,

           

Term Loan^

      — (p)    07/31/25      343        336,455  

Telecommunications  4.0%

                           

Aventiv Technologies,

           

Second Lien Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 9.312%

   28.998(c)    11/01/25      104        13,534  

Second-Out Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 7.762%

   13.096(c)    07/31/25      248        248,627  

Super Priority First Lien Third Out Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.352%

   10.686(c)    07/31/25      5,372        4,001,773  

CCI Buyer, Inc.,

           

First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.335(c)    12/17/27      5,602        5,610,321  

CommScope, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.364%

    8.611(c)    04/06/26      5,377        5,103,598  

Connect Finco Sarl (United Kingdom),

           

Amendment No. 4 Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.747(c)    09/27/29      4,059        3,942,692  

Crown Subsea Communications Holding, Inc.,

           

2024 Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.252(c)    01/30/31      5,280        5,316,300  

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica),

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 6.750%

   12.002(c)    05/25/27      5,197        5,097,559  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 29


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Telecommunications (cont’d.)

                           

GTT Communications, Inc.,

           

Closing Date Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 9.100%

   14.435%(c)    06/30/28      1,703      $ 1,243,289  

Closing Date USD Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 7.100%

   12.347(c)    12/30/27      2,024        1,902,697  

Iridium Satellite LLC,

           

Term B-4 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 2.250%

    7.497(c)    09/20/30      2,992        2,978,267  

Level 3 Financing, Inc.,

           

Term B-1, 1 Month SOFR + 6.560%

   11.838(c)    04/15/29      4,664        4,688,689  

Term B-2, 1 Month SOFR + 6.560%

   11.838(c)    04/15/30      4,666        4,684,265  

Lorca Co.,

           

Facility B4 Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.500%

    8.835(c)    03/25/31      2,219        2,213,889  

MLN US HoldCo LLC,

           

3L Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 9.250%

   14.629(c)    10/18/27      70        3,480  

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR +6.540%

   11.819(c)    10/18/27      10,885        6,163,358  

Initial Term Loan (Second Out (First Lien Roll-Up)), 3 Month SOFR + 6.800%

   12.079(c)    10/18/27      19,121        1,529,715  

Orbcomm, Inc.,

           

Closing Date Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.364%

    9.611(c)    09/01/28      2,050        1,737,360  

Patagonia Holdco LLC,

           

Initial Term Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 5.750%

   10.854(c)    08/01/29      10,056        9,347,690  

Viasat, Inc.,

           

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.500%

    9.747(c)    03/02/29      4,338        4,039,349  

Initial Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.614%

    9.941(c)    05/30/30      824        761,225  

Xplornet Communications, Inc. (Canada),

           

First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 4.000%

    9.571(c)    10/02/28(d)      11,383        1,999,164  

Initial Term Loan -Second Lien, 1 Month SOFR + 7.000%

   12.564(c)    10/01/29(d)      6,630        116,025  

Zayo Group Holdings, Inc.,

           

Initial Dollar Term Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

    8.361(c)    03/09/27      3,340        3,077,670  

Zegona Holdco Ltd.,

           

Term Loan

      — (p)    07/31/29      6,250        6,199,219  
           

 

 

 
                82,019,755  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

30


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest   
Rate
   Maturity  
Date
  

   Principal   
Amount

(000)#

     Value  

FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS (Continued)

           

Textiles  0.9%

                           

ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc.,

           

USD Term Loan (First Lien), 3 Month SOFR + 3.900%

   9.235%(c)    12/12/25      19,564      $ 19,172,477  

Transportation 0.5%

                           

First transit Parent, Inc.,

           

Initial Term B Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.262%

   8.596(c)    07/21/28      4,297        4,304,397  

Initial Term C Loan, 3 Month SOFR + 3.262%

   8.596(c)    07/21/28      1,310        1,312,423  

Kenan Advantage Group, Inc. (The),

           

Term B-4 Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.250%

   8.497(c)    01/25/29      599        594,011  

Savage Enterprises LLC,

           

Term B Loan, 1 Month SOFR + 3.000%

   8.247(c)    09/15/28      4,099        4,110,464  
           

 

 

 
              10,321,295  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL FLOATING RATE AND OTHER LOANS
(cost $1,333,957,657)

              1,231,628,019  
           

 

 

 

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES  1.0%

           

PMT Credit Risk Transfer Trust,

           

Series 2024-01R, Class A, 144A, 30 Day Average

           

SOFR + 3.500% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   8.849(c)    05/25/33      4,774        4,824,646  

Series 2024-02R, Class A, 144A, 30 Day Average

           

SOFR + 3.350% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)

   8.698(c)    03/29/27      8,692        8,758,108  

Series 2024-03R, Class A, 144A, 30 Day Average

           

SOFR + 3.100% (Cap N/A, Floor 0.000%)^

   8.448(c)    09/27/28      8,000        8,000,000  
           

 

 

 

TOTAL RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $21,466,156)

              21,582,754  
           

 

 

 
              

Shares

        

AFFILIATED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND  0.0%

           

PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF
(cost $861,897)(wa)

           25,000        882,250  
           

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 31


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Shares           Value     

COMMON STOCKS  1.4%

     

Chemicals  0.3%

                 

Venator Materials PLC (original cost $7,130,913; purchased 05/15/23 - 10/19/23)*^(f)

     10,549      $ 6,329,400  

Gas Utilities  0.2%

                 

Ferrellgas Partners LP (Class B Stock)^

     20,453        4,191,037  

Health Care Providers & Services  0.0%

                 

Sound Inpatient Physicians, Inc. (Class A Stock)*^

     10,144,042        1,014  

Sound Inpatient Physicians, Inc. (Class A2 Stock)*^

     454,115        449,574  
     

 

 

 
        450,588  

IT Services  0.2%

                 

ConvergeOne Holdings, Inc.

     200,211        4,404,642  

Oil, Gas &Consumable Fuels  0.5%

                 

Chesapeake Energy Corp. (original cost $102,873; purchased 02/04/21 - 02/09/21)(f)

     22,987        1,712,302  

Heritage Power LLC*^

     182,367        7,659,414  

Heritage Power LLC*^

     8,021        336,882  

Heritage Power LLC*^

     209,883        104,941  
     

 

 

 
        9,813,539  

Pharmaceuticals  0.1%

                 

Endo, Inc.*

     38,830        1,048,410  

Software  0.0%

                 

Campfire Topco Ltd. (Jersey)*^

     4,988,976        551  

Wireless Telecommunication Services  0.1%

                 

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica) (original cost $335,332; purchased 01/29/24 - 01/30/24)*^(f)

     275,213        685,280  

Intelsat Emergence SA (Luxembourg)*

     28,359        1,061,095  
     

 

 

 
        1,746,375  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(cost $17,493,378)

        27,984,542  
     

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

32


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Shares           Value     

PREFERRED STOCKS  0.0%

     

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components  0.0%

                 

Ferrellgas Escrow LLC, 8.956%, Maturing 03/30/31^

     488      $ 488,000  

Wireless Telecommunication Services  0.0%

                 

Digicel International Finance Ltd. (Jamaica) (original cost $177,240; purchased 01/26/24 - 01/29/24)*^(f)

     29,337        313,953  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
(cost $670,120)

        801,953  
     

 

 

 
    

Units

        

WARRANTS*  0.0%

     

Entertainment

                 

Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc., expiring 12/31/79^
(cost $16)

     156,835        16  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $2,209,263,281)

        2,113,222,922  
     

 

 

 
    

Shares

        

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT  2.1%

     

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

     

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.562%)
(cost $43,364,176)(wa)

     43,364,176        43,364,176  
     

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS  104.0%
(cost $2,252,627,457)

        2,156,587,098  

Liabilities in excess of other assets(z)  (4.0)%

        (82,396,225
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS  100.0%

      $ 2,074,190,873  
     

 

 

 

 

 

See the Glossary for a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report.

 

*

Non-income producing security.

#

Principal or notional amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

^

Indicates a Level 3 instrument. The aggregate value of Level 3 instruments is $138,453,302 and 6.7% of net assets.

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at August 31, 2024.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 33


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of August 31, 2024. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description.

(d)

Represents issuer in default on interest payments and/or principal repayment. Non-income producing security. Such securities may be post-maturity.

(f)

Indicates a restricted security that is acquired in unregistered, private sales from the issuing company or from an affiliate of the issuer and is considered restricted as to disposition under federal securities law; the aggregate original cost of such securities is $18,028,892. The aggregate value of $14,259,436 is 0.7% of net assets.

(ff)

Variable rate security. Security may be issued at a fixed coupon rate, which converts to a variable rate at a specified date. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end.

(oo)

Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.

(p)

Represents a security with a delayed settlement and therefore the interest rate is not available until settlement which is after the period end.

(v)

Represents security, or a portion thereof, segregated as collateral for reverse repurchase agreements.

(wa)

Represents investments in Funds affiliated with the Manager.

(z)

Includes net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and/or market value of the below holdings which are excluded from the Schedule of Investments:

Unfunded loan commitments outstanding at August 31, 2024:

 

Borrower

   Principal
Amount
(000)#
   Current
Value
   Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

Doncasters US Finance LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1.500%, Maturity Date 04/23/30
(cost $748,866)

       757      $ 751,322      $ 2,456      $

Ryan LLC, Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3.500%, Maturity Date 11/14/30 (cost $192,857)

       193        193,219        362       

Tank Holding Corp., Delayed Draw Term Commitment, 1.000%, Maturity Date 03/31/28
(cost $401,330)

       406        402,030        700       

The Action Environmental Group, Inc., 2024-1 Incremental Delayed Draw Term Loan, 1.000%, Maturity Date 10/24/30 (cost $400,000)

       400        402,500        2,500       
         

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
          $ 1,749,071      $ 6,018      $
         

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Futures contracts outstanding at August 31, 2024:

 

Number
of
Contracts

  

Type

  

Expiration
Date

   Current
Notional
Amount
   Value /
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Long Position:

         

2

   20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds    Dec. 2024      $ 246,250      $ (2,175 )
               

 

 

 

Short Positions:

            

475

   2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes    Dec. 2024        98,584,766        103,557

15

   5 Year Euro-Bobl    Dec. 2024        1,972,475        2,561

736

   5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes    Dec. 2024        80,517,252        252,125

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

34


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

Futures contracts outstanding at August 31, 2024 (continued):

Number
of
Contracts

  

Type

  

Expiration
Date

   Current
Notional
Amount
   Value /
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Short Positions (cont’d):

            

7

   10 Year Euro-Bund    Dec. 2024      $ 1,032,223      $ 1,502

178

   10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes    Dec. 2024        20,214,125        117,502

3

   30 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Bonds    Dec. 2024        395,813        8,980
               

 

 

 
                  486,227
               

 

 

 
                $ 484,052
               

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at August 31, 2024:

 

Purchase

Contracts

   Counterparty           Notional
Amount
(000)
     Value at
Settlement

Date
     Current
Value
    Unrealized
Appreciation
   

Unrealized

Depreciation

 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

             

British Pound,

                                             

Expiring 09/03/24

     MSI           GBP        13,007      $ 17,167,981      $ 17,083,019        $          $ (84,962  

Euro,

                               

Expiring 09/03/24

     SCB           EUR        23,141        25,830,725        25,585,117                         (245,608      
              

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

        

 

 

   
               $ 42,998,706      $ 42,668,136                       (330,570  
              

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

        

 

 

   

 

Sale

Contracts

   Counterparty           Notional
Amount

(000)
     Value at
Settlement
Date
     Current
Value
   

Unrealized
Appreciation

   

Unrealized
 Depreciation 

 

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 

        

British Pound,

                               

Expiring 09/03/24

     BNP              GBP        13,007      $ 16,747,815      $ 17,083,019        $          $ (335,204  

Expiring 10/02/24

     MSI           GBP        13,007        17,172,546        17,087,105          85,441               

Euro,

                               

Expiring 09/03/24

     SCB           EUR        23,141        25,142,216        25,585,117                     (442,901      

Expiring 10/02/24

     SCB           EUR        23,141        25,865,453        25,618,079          247,374               
              

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

        

 

 

   
   $ 84,928,030      $ 85,373,320          332,815                (778,105  
              

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

        

 

 

   
           $ 332,815          $ (1,108,675  
                      

 

 

        

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 35


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

Credit default swap agreements outstanding at August 31, 2024:

 

Reference

Entity/

Obligation   

   Termination
Date
   Fixed Rate    Notional
Amount
(000)#(3)
   Implied Credit
Spread at
August 31,
2024(4)
  Value at
Trade Date
   Value at
August 31,
2024
   Unrealized
Appreciation

(Depreciation)

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements on credit indices - Sell Protection(2):

 

    

CDX.NA.HY.42.V1

       06/20/29        5.000%(Q)          89,705        3.215%     $ 5,320,410      $ 7,325,791      $ 2,005,381

CDX.NA.IG.42.V1

       06/20/29        1.000%(Q)          184,750        0.493%       3,722,971        4,471,014        748,043
                       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 
                        $ 9,043,381      $ 11,796,805      $ 2,753,424
                       

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

The Fund entered into credit default swaps (“CDS”) to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be short the credit as the value of the contract rises the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases.

 

(1)

If the Fund is a buyer of protection, it pays the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and make delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(2)

If the Fund is a seller of protection, it receives the fixed rate. When a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

 

(3)

Notional amount represents the maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

 

(4)

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of the reporting date serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/ performance risk and represent the likelihood of risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include up-front payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

36


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

Total return swap agreements outstanding at August 31, 2024:

 

Reference Entity

  

Financing

Rate

   Counterparty    Termination
Date
   Long
(Short)
Notional
Amount
(000)#(1)
   Fair
Value
  Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)(2)

OTC Total Return Swap Agreements:

 

                       

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Leveraged Loan Index(T)

   1 Day SOFR(Q)/ 5.320%        MSI        12/20/24        4,550      $ 5,927     $      $ 5,927

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Leveraged Loan Index(T)

   1 Day SOFR(Q)/ 5.320%        BNP        12/20/24        20,680        (17,764 )              (17,764 )

iBoxx US Dollar Liquid Leveraged Loan Index(T)

   1 Day SOFR(Q)/ 5.320%        BNP        12/20/24        20,680        (62,276 )              (62,276 )

Invesco Senior Loan ETF(T)

   1 Day SOFR +25bps(T)/ 5.570%        BNP        09/06/24        4,595        (75,812 )              (75,812 )
                      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 
                       $ (149,925 )     $      $ (149,925 )
                      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1)

On a long total return swap, the Fund receives payments for any positive return on the reference entity (makes payments for any negative return) and pays the financing rate. On a short total return swap, the Fund makes payments for any positive return on the reference entity (receives payments for any negative return) and receives the financing rate.

(2)

Upfront/recurring fees or commissions, as applicable, are included in the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

Reverse repurchase agreements outstanding at August 31, 2024:

 

Broker

   Interest
Rate
       Trade
Date
        Cost             Maturity
Date
            Value at
August 31,
2024
 

Clear Street LLC

   5.790%      08/22/24       $ 20,412,500           09/19/24         $ 20,412,500  

Clear Street LLC

   5.790%      08/22/24         13,406,250           09/19/24           13,406,250  

Clear Street LLC

   5.790%      08/22/24         6,381,125           09/19/24           6,381,125  
             

 

 

             

 

 

 
              $ 40,199,875               $ 40,199,875  
             

 

 

             

 

 

 

During the reporting period ended August 31, 2024, the Fund held reverse repurchase agreements during the period with an average value of $10,469,253 and a daily weighted average interest rate of 3.270%. In addition, Corporate Bonds with a market value of $44,622,348 have been segregated as collateral to cover the requirement for the reverse repurchase agreements outstanding at period end.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 37


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

Balances Reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swap Agreements:

 

     Premiums Paid    Premiums Received    Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized
Depreciation

 

OTC Swap Agreement    $—    $—    $5,927    $(155,852)

 

Summary of Collateral for Centrally Cleared/Exchange-traded Derivatives:

Cash and securities segregated as collateral, including pending settlement for closed positions, to cover requirements for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives are listed by broker as follows:

 

Broker

        Cash and/or Foreign Currency        Securities Market Value   

CGM

 

               $11,823,000                              $—             
       

 

        

 

  

Fair Value Measurements:

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of August 31, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3

Investments in Securities

              

Assets

              

Long-Term Investments

              

Asset-Backed Securities

              

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     $      $ 462,310,115      $

Other

              1,808,063       

Corporate Bonds

              366,224,436        774

Floating Rate and Other Loans

              1,121,735,553        109,892,466

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

              13,582,754        8,000,000

Affiliated Exchange-Traded Fund

       882,250              

Common Stocks

       2,760,712        5,465,737        19,758,093

Preferred Stocks

                     801,953

Warrants

                     16

Short-Term Investment

              

Affiliated Mutual Fund

       43,364,176              
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $ 47,007,138      $ 1,971,126,658      $ 138,453,302
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

38


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

      Level 1        Level 2         Level 3  

Other Financial Instruments*

              

Assets

              

Unfunded Loan Commitments

     $      $ 6,018      $

Futures Contracts

       486,227              

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

              332,815       

Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements

              2,753,424       

OTC Total Return Swap Agreement

              5,927             —
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $   486,227      $    3,098,184      $
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Liabilities

              

Futures Contracts

     $ (2,175 )      $      $

OTC Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

              (1,108,675 )       

OTC Total Return Swap Agreements

              (155,852 )       
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total

     $ (2,175 )      $ (1,264,527 )      $
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

*

Other financial instruments are derivative instruments, with the exception of unfunded loan commitments, and are not reflected in the Schedule of Investments. Futures, forwards, centrally cleared swap contracts and unfunded loan commitments are recorded at net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and OTC swap contracts are recorded at fair value.

The following is a reconciliation of assets in which unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value:

 

     Corporate
Bonds
  Floating Rate
and
Other Loans
  Residential
Mortgage-Backed
Securities
   Common
Stocks
   Preferred
Stocks
  Warrants    Unfunded
Loan
Commitments

Balance as of 02/29/24

     $  49,643     $ 92,322,293     $      $ 3,010,120      $ 890,590     $      $ 1,603

Realized gain (loss)

       1,193       (888,954 )                     21,160             

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

       (2,931 )       (2,056,871 )              1,773,258        15,703             

Purchases/Exchanges/Issuances

             79,150,280       8,000,000        4,725,264        492,880       16       

Sales/Paydowns

       (47,131 )       (53,441,549 )                     (618,380 )              (1,603 )

Accrued discount/premium

             439,724                                 

Transfers into Level 3*

             28,878,028              10,249,451                    

Transfers out of Level 3*

             (34,510,485 )                                 
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Balance as of 08/31/24

     $ 774     $ 109,892,466     $ 8,000,000      $ 19,758,093      $ 801,953     $ 16      $
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities still held at reporting period end

     $ (2,911 )     $ (3,893,452 )     $      $ 1,773,258      $ 15,703     $      $
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers in and transfers out at the securities’ fair values as of the beginning of

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 39


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 

period. Securities transferred between Level 2 and Level 3 are due to changes in the method utilized in valuing the investments. Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 are typically a result of a change from the use of methods used by independent pricing services (Level 2) to the use of a single broker quote or valuation technique which utilizes significant unobservable inputs due to an absence of current or reliable market quotations (Level 3). Transfers from Level 3 to Level 2 are a result of the availability of current and reliable market data provided by independent pricing services or other valuation techniques which utilize observable inputs. In accordance with the requirements of ASC 820, the amounts of transfers into and out of Level 3, if material, are disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments of the Fund.

Level 3 securities as presented in the table above are being fair valued using pricing methodologies approved by the Board, which contain unobservable inputs as follows:

 

Level 3 Securities**

   Fair Value as
of
August 31,
2024
   Valuation
Approach
   Valuation
Methodology
   Unobservable
Inputs
   Inputs
(Range)

Corporate Bonds

     $ 774        Market        Recovery Value        Recovery Rate       
0.00% -
48.00%

Floating Rate and Other Loans

       6,715,183        Market        Enterprise Value        EBITDA Multiple        5.0x - 8.3x

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

       8,000,000        Market       
Transaction
Based

      
Unadjusted
Price

       NA

Common Stocks

       4,191,037        Market       
Adjusted Trade
Price

       Premium Rate        20.00%

Common Stocks

       685,280        Market        Enterprise Value        EBITDA Multiple        4.0x

Common Stocks

       555,529        Market        Enterprise Value        Recovery Rate        0.00% - 0.99%

Common Stocks

       551        Market        Recovery Value        Recovery Rate        0.00%

Preferred Stocks

       313,953        Market        Enterprise Value        Recovery Rate        10.70%

Preferred Stocks

       488,000        Market       
Transaction
Based

      
Unadjusted
Price

       NA

Warrants

       16        Market        Recovery Value        Recovery Rate        0.00%
    

 

 

                     
     $ 20,950,323          
    

 

 

                     

 

**

The table does not include Level 3 securities and/or derivatives that are valued by independent pricing vendors or brokers. As of August 31, 2024, the aggregate value of these securities and/or derivatives was $117,502,979. The unobservable inputs for these investments were not developed by the Fund and are not readily available (e.g. single broker quotes).

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and liabilities in excess of other assets shown as a percentage of net assets as of August 31, 2024 were as follows:

 

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     22.3

Banks

     14.1  

Commercial Services

     6.4  

Telecommunications

     4.4

Chemicals

     4.3  

Software

     4.0  
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

40


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

Industry Classification (continued):

 

Entertainment

     3.2

Computers

     3.2  

Media

     2.8  

Retail

     2.6  

Insurance

     2.4  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     2.1  

Electric

     2.1  

Building Materials

     2.0  

Healthcare-Services

     1.9  

Diversified Financial Services

     1.9  

Auto Parts & Equipment

     1.6  

Machinery-Diversified

     1.5  

Metal Fabricate/Hardware

     1.5  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

     1.2  

Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities

     1.0  

Packaging & Containers

     1.0  

Environmental Control

     1.0  

Holding Companies-Diversified

     0.9  

Textiles

     0.9  

Airlines

     0.9  

Real Estate

     0.7  

Beverages

     0.7  

Leisure Time

     0.7  

Distribution/Wholesale

     0.7  

Engineering & Construction

     0.6  

Pharmaceuticals

     0.6  

Cosmetics/Personal Care

     0.6  

Aerospace & Defense

     0.6  

Oil & Gas

     0.5  

Transportation

     0.5  

Home Furnishings

     0.5  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

     0.5  

Electronics

     0.5  

Internet

     0.4  

Investment Companies

     0.4

Foods

     0.4  

Housewares

     0.3  

Mining

     0.3  

Hand/Machine Tools

     0.3  

Semiconductors

     0.3  

Pipelines

     0.3  

Healthcare-Products

     0.3  

Agriculture

     0.3  

Household Products/Wares

     0.2  

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

     0.2  

Home Builders

     0.2  

Private Equity

     0.2  

IT Services

     0.2  

Gas Utilities

     0.2  

Shipbuilding

     0.1  

Lodging

     0.1  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

     0.1  

Oil & Gas Services

     0.1  

Advertising

     0.1  

Other

     0.1  

Affiliated Exchange-Traded Fund

     0.0

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

     0.0

Health Care Providers & Services

     0.0

Technology

     0.0
  

 

 

 
     104.0  

Liabilities in excess of other assets

     (4.0
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 

 

 

*

Less than 0.05%

 

 

Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Financial Statements and Primary Underlying Risk Exposure:

The Fund invested in derivative instruments during the reporting period. The primary types of risk associated with these derivative instruments are credit risk, foreign exchange risk and interest rate risk. See the Notes to Financial Statements for additional detail regarding these derivative instruments and their risks. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Fund’s financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 41


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

Fair values of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2024 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

    

Asset Derivatives

   

Liability Derivatives

 

Derivatives not accounted

for as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

  

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
   

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

   Fair
Value
 
Credit contracts    Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps    $ 2,753,424      $  
Foreign exchange contracts    Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts      332,815     Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts      1,108,675  
Interest rate contracts    Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      486,227   Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      2,175
Interest rate contracts    Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements      5,927     Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements      155,852  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 
      $  3,578,393        $ 1,266,702  
     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the schedule of open futures and centrally cleared swap contracts. Only unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Derivatives not accounted for as hedging

instruments, carried at fair value

   Futures   Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
  Swaps
Credit contracts      $     $     $ 13,655,383
Foreign exchange contracts              217,810      
Interest rate contracts        (2,960,700 )             548,668
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 
Total      $ (2,960,700 )     $ 217,810     $ 14,204,051
    

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

   Futures   Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
  Swaps
Credit contracts      $     $     $ (6,803,618 )
                
 
          
  
   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

42


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

   Futures      Forward
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
    Swaps  
Foreign exchange contracts    $      $ (1,248,918   $  
Interest rate contracts      551,279              (148,801
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
Total    $ 551,279      $ (1,248,918   $ (6,952,419
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

For the six months ended August 31, 2024, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

 Derivative Contract Type    Average Volume of Derivative Activities*

Futures Contracts - Long Positions (1)

     $ 2,232,458

Futures Contracts - Short Positions (1)

       211,749,687

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Purchased (2)

       48,752,644

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - Sold (2)

       89,749,146

Credit Default Swap Agreements - Sell Protection (1)

       311,825,900

Total Return Swap Agreements (1)

       19,895,190

 

*

Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended August 31, 2024.

(1)

Notional Amount in USD.

(2)

Value at Settlement Date.

Financial Instruments/Transactions—Summary of Offsetting and Netting Arrangements:

The Fund invested in OTC derivatives and entered into financial instruments/transactions during the reporting period that are either offset in accordance with current requirements or are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements that permit offsetting. The information about offsetting and related netting arrangements for OTC derivatives and financial instruments/transactions where the legal right to set-off exists is presented in the summary below.

Offsetting of financial instrument/transaction assets and liabilities:

 

 Description      Counterparty     

Gross Market

Value of

Recognized

 Assets/(Liabilities) 

  Collateral
 Pledged/(Received)(2) 
  

 Net 

 Amount 

Reverse Repurchase Agreement

   Clear Street LLC    $(40,199,875)   $40,199,875    $—

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 43


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty

  

Gross Amounts of

Recognized

    Assets(1)    

  

Gross Amounts of

Recognized

  Liabilities(1)  

 

Net Amounts of

Recognized

Assets/(Liabilities)

 

Collateral

Pledged/(Received)(2)

  

Net Amount

  BNP      $      $ (491,056 )     $ (491,056 )     $ 491,056      $
  MSI        91,368        (84,962 )       6,406              6,406
  SCB        247,374        (688,509 )       (441,135 )       441,135       
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 
     $ 338,742      $ (1,264,527 )     $ (925,785 )     $ 932,191      $ 6,406
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

44


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of August 31, 2024

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $2,208,401,384)

   $ 2,112,340,672  

Affiliated investments (cost $44,226,073)

     44,246,426  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $836,150)

     833,167  

Cash segregated for counterparty - OTC

     1,140,000  

Receivable for investments sold

     34,424,411  

Dividends and interest receivable

     17,381,944  

Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives

     11,823,000  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     7,499,277  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     332,815  

Due from broker—variation margin futures

     288,144  

Due from broker—variation margin swaps

     140,213  

Unrealized appreciation on unfunded loan commitments

     6,018  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements

     5,927  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     57,234  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     2,230,519,248  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Payable for investments purchased

     95,095,096  

Reverse repurchase agreements (cost $40,199,875)

     40,199,875  

Payable for Fund shares purchased

     15,564,962  

Payable to custodian

     1,515,117  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     1,108,675  

Dividends payable

     1,107,419  

Management fee payable

     945,274  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     532,262  

Unrealized depreciation on OTC swap agreements

     155,852  

Distribution fee payable

     83,865  

Directors’ fees payable

     15,262  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     4,716  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     156,328,375  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 2,074,190,873  
  

 

 

 

        

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 2,278  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     2,479,563,761  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (405,375,166
  

 

 

 

Net assets, August 31, 2024

   $ 2,074,190,873  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 45


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

                                                                        

Class A

          

Net asset value and redemption price per share,

($196,963,686 ÷21,655,839 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

     $ 9.10

Maximum sales charge (2.25% of offering price)

       0.21
    

 

 

 

Maximum offering price to public

     $ 9.31
    

 

 

 

Class C

          

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

($49,261,370 ÷5,413,750 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

     $ 9.10
    

 

 

 

Class Z

          

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

($1,592,052,263 ÷174,856,994 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

     $ 9.10
    

 

 

 

Class R6

          

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

($235,913,554 ÷25,907,406 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

     $ 9.11
    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

46


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended August 31, 2024

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income (net of $175 foreign withholding tax)

   $ 96,378,715  

Affiliated dividend income

     547,727  

Unaffiliated dividend income

     45,717  

Income from securities lending, net (including affiliated income of $16,876)

     17,277  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     96,989,436  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     6,807,840  

Distribution fee(a)

     502,194  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $13,824)(a)

     987,939  

Interest expense

     342,696  

Custodian and accounting fees

     255,938  

Shareholders’ reports

     78,829  

Registration fees(a)

     77,246  

Audit fee

     35,348  

Professional fees

     26,619  

Directors’ fees

     20,616  

Miscellaneous

     230,947  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     9,366,212  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a)

     (1,179,438
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     8,186,774  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     88,802,662  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions (including affiliated of $(697))

     (26,629,172

Futures transactions

     (2,960,700

Forward currency contract transactions

     217,810  

Swap agreement transactions

     14,204,051  

Foreign currency transactions

     33,206  
  

 

 

 
     (15,134,805
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments (including affiliated of $19,123)

     18,589,657  

Futures

     551,279  

Forward currency contracts

     (1,248,918

Swap agreements

     (6,952,419

Foreign currencies

     42,965  

Unfunded loan commitments

     2,708  
  

 

 

 
     10,985,272  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     (4,149,533
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 84,653,129  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 47


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited) (continued)

Six Months Ended August 31, 2024

 

 

(a)

Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows:

 

    Class A     Class C     Class Z     Class R6

Distribution fee

    245,201       256,993              

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

    78,285       21,556       885,690       2,408  

Registration fees

    18,328       9,190       37,433       12,295  

Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

    (101,550     (32,019     (962,634     (83,235 )  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

48


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

    

Six Months Ended
August 31, 2024

 

Year Ended

February 29, 2024

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

   

Operations

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

      $ 88,802,662         $ 188,976,306    

Net realized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

        (15,134,805             (99,587,746  

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies

        10,985,272           128,023,410    
     

 

 

       

 

 

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

        84,653,129           217,411,970    
     

 

 

       

 

 

   

Dividends and Distributions

 

 

Distributions from distributable earnings

 

 

Class A

        (8,513,451         (15,999,658  

Class C

        (2,038,481         (4,363,945  

Class Z

        (71,461,598         (144,217,161  

Class R6

        (11,086,161         (25,887,178  
     

 

 

       

 

 

   
        (93,099,691         (190,467,942  
     

 

 

       

 

 

   

Tax return of capital distributions

 

 

Class A

                  (185,554  

Class C

                  (50,610  

Class Z

                  (1,672,536  

Class R6

                  (300,223  
     

 

 

       

 

 

   
                  (2,208,923  
     

 

 

       

 

 

   

Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions)

 

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

        410,618,198           751,016,841    

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

        86,478,060           181,634,610    

Cost of shares purchased

        (469,111,276         (1,569,821,253  
     

 

 

       

 

 

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

        27,984,982           (637,169,802  
     

 

 

       

 

 

   

Total increase (decrease)

        19,538,420           (612,434,697  

Net Assets:

 

   

Beginning of period

        2,054,652,453           2,667,087,150    
     

 

 

       

 

 

   

End of period

      $ 2,074,190,873         $ 2,054,652,453    
     

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   

Class A Shares

             
     Six Months
Ended
August 31,
    Year Ended February 28/29,  
     2024     2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
   

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                               

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $9.13       $8.98       $9.51       $9.65       $9.38       $9.72  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.38       0.78       0.54       0.32       0.45       0.53  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     (0.01     0.16       (0.45     (0.13     0.27 (b)       (0.33

Total from investment operations

    0.37       0.94       0.09       0.19       0.72       0.20  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.40     (0.78     (0.62     (0.33     (0.45     (0.54

Tax return of capital distributions

    -       (0.01     -       -       -       -  

Total dividends and distributions

    (0.40     (0.79     (0.62     (0.33     (0.45     (0.54

Net asset value, end of period

    $9.10       $9.13       $8.98       $9.51       $9.65       $9.38  

Total Return(c):

    4.00     11.03     1.22     1.93     8.25     2.14
   

                                               

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                               
Net assets, end of period (000)     $196,964       $189,497       $177,406       $221,472       $60,644       $61,392  
Average net assets (000)     $194,562       $182,716       $203,544       $132,395       $48,786       $79,796  
Ratios to average net assets(d):                                                
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.99 %(e)(f)(g)      1.00 %(g)       1.00 %(g)       0.95     0.97 %(g)      0.97
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.09 %(e)(f)      1.09     1.11 %(g)       1.07     1.17 %(g)      1.11
Net investment income (loss)     8.27 %(e)       8.67     6.01     3.29     5.04     5.53
Portfolio turnover rate(h)     46     68     43     43     125     66
Reverse repurchase agreements (000)     $40,200       $-       $-       $-       $-       $-  
Reverse repurchase agreements asset coverage ratio(i)     5,260                    
Reverse repurchase agreements asset coverage per $1,000 of principal(i)     $52,597       $-       $-       $-       $-       $-  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

Annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

(f)

Includes interest expense on reverse repurchase agreements of 0.03% for the period ended August 31, 2024.

(g)

Includes interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement and certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01%, 0.05%, 0.05% and 0.02%, which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver for the six months ended August 31, 2024 and years ended February 28/29, 2024, 2023 and 2021, respectively.

(h)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

(i)

Represents value of net assets plus reverse repurchase agreements, if any, at the end of the period divided by the reverse repurchase agreements, if any, at the end of the period.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 51


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

   

Class C Shares

             
     Six Months
Ended
August 31,
    Year Ended February 28/29,  
     2024     2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
   

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                               

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $9.14       $8.98       $9.52       $9.66       $9.38       $9.72  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.35       0.71       0.48       0.25       0.39       0.46  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     (0.03     0.18       (0.47     (0.14     0.28 (b)       (0.33

Total from investment operations

    0.32       0.89       0.01       0.11       0.67       0.13  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.36     (0.72     (0.55     (0.25     (0.39     (0.47

Tax return of capital distributions

    -       (0.01     -       -       -       -  

Total dividends and distributions

    (0.36     (0.73     (0.55     (0.25     (0.39     (0.47

Net asset value, end of period

    $9.10       $9.14       $8.98       $9.52       $9.66       $9.38  

Total Return(c):

    3.61     10.33     0.36     1.16     7.56     1.38
   
                                                 

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                               
Net assets, end of period (000)     $49,261       $51,783       $61,349       $69,648       $24,973       $32,673  
Average net assets (000)     $50,980       $54,544       $70,642       $45,432       $25,795       $44,099  
Ratios to average net assets(d):                                                
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.74 %(e)(f)(g)      1.75 %(f)      1.76 %(f)      1.70     1.72 %(f)      1.72
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     1.86 %(e)(g)      1.87     1.90 %(f)      1.84     1.94 %(f)      1.88
Net investment income (loss)     7.52 %(e)      7.92     5.32     2.54     4.31     4.78
Portfolio turnover rate(h)     46     68     43     43     125     66
Reverse repurchase agreements (000)     $40,200       $-       $-       $-       $-       $-  
Reverse repurchase agreements asset coverage ratio(i)     5,260                    
Reverse repurchase agreements asset coverage per $1,000 of principal(i)     $52,597       $-       $-       $-       $-       $-  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

Includes interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement and certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01%, 0.05%, 0.06% and 0.02%, which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver for the six months ended August 31, 2024 and years ended February 28/29, 2024, 2023 and 2021, respectively.

(g)

Includes interest expense on reverse repurchase agreements of 0.03% for the period ended August 31, 2024.

(h)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

(i)

Represents value of net assets plus reverse repurchase agreements, if any, at the end of the period divided by the reverse repurchase agreements, if any, at the end of the period.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 53


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

   

Class Z Shares

             
    

Six Months

Ended
August 31,

    Year Ended February 28/29,  
     2024     2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
   

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                               

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $9.14       $8.99       $9.52       $9.66       $9.39       $9.73  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.39       0.80       0.55       0.35       0.47       0.56  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     (0.02     0.17       (0.43     (0.14     0.28 (b)       (0.33

Total from investment operations

    0.37       0.97       0.12       0.21       0.75       0.23  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.41     (0.81     (0.65     (0.35     (0.48     (0.57

Tax return of capital distributions

    -       (0.01     -       -       -       -  

Total dividends and distributions

    (0.41     (0.82     (0.65     (0.35     (0.48     (0.57

Net asset value, end of period

    $9.10       $9.14       $8.99       $9.52       $9.66       $9.39  

Total Return(c):

    4.13     11.30     1.48     2.18     8.51     2.40
   

                                               

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                               
Net assets, end of period (000)     $1,592,052       $1,542,156       $2,077,632       $3,794,840       $564,615       $424,819  
Average net assets (000)     $1,587,656       $1,605,227       $3,121,921       $1,828,765       $283,976       $584,427  
Ratios to average net assets(d):                                                
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.74 %(e)(f)(g)      0.76 %(f)       0.75 %(f)       0.70     0.72 %(f)       0.72
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.86 %(e)(g)       0.87     0.88 %(f)       0.81     0.90 %(f)       0.87
Net investment income (loss)     8.52 %(e)       8.91     6.06     3.55     5.18     5.78
Portfolio turnover rate(h)     46     68     43     43     125     66
Reverse repurchase agreements (000)     $40,200       $-       $-       $-       $-       $-  
Reverse repurchase agreements asset coverage ratio(i)     5,260                    
Reverse repurchase agreements asset coverage per $1,000 of principal(i)     $52,597       $-       $-       $-       $-       $-  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

Includes interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement and certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01%, 0.06%, 0.05% and 0.02%, which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver for the six months ended August 31, 2024 and years ended February 28/29, 2024, 2023 and 2021, respectively.

(g)

Includes interest expense on reverse repurchase agreements of 0.03% for the period ended August 31, 2024.

(h)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

(i)

Represents value of net assets plus reverse repurchase agreements, if any, at the end of the period divided by the reverse repurchase agreements, if any, at the end of the period.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 55


PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

   

Class R6 Shares

             
     Six Months
Ended
August 31,
    Year Ended February 28/29,  
     2024     2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
   

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                               

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

    $9.14       $8.99       $9.53       $9.66       $9.39       $9.73  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                               

Net investment income (loss)

    0.39       0.80       0.58       0.35       0.48       0.56  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions     (0.01     0.17       (0.47     (0.13     0.27 (b)       (0.33

Total from investment operations

    0.38       0.97       0.11       0.22       0.75       0.23  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                               

Dividends from net investment income

    (0.41     (0.81     (0.65     (0.35     (0.48     (0.57

Tax return of capital distributions

    -       (0.01     -       -       -       -  

Total dividends and distributions

    (0.41     (0.82     (0.65     (0.35     (0.48     (0.57

Net asset value, end of period

    $9.11       $9.14       $8.99       $9.53       $9.66       $9.39  

Total Return(c):

    4.27     11.36     1.42     2.34     8.57     2.45
   

                                               

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                               
Net assets, end of period (000)     $235,914       $271,216       $350,700       $396,487       $16,970       $14,790  
Average net assets (000)     $244,446       $286,529       $428,601       $180,674       $11,040       $25,645  
Ratios to average net assets(d):                                                
Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.69 %(e)(f)(g)      0.71 %(f)       0.70 %(f       0.65     0.67 %(f)      0.67
Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement     0.76 %(e)(g)      0.77     0.76 %(f)       0.72     0.93 %(f)      0.81
Net investment income (loss)     8.59 %(e)       8.97     6.38     3.62     5.31     5.84
Portfolio turnover rate(h)     46     68     43     43     125     66
Reverse repurchase agreements (000)     $40,200       $-       $-       $-       $-       $-  
Reverse repurchase agreements asset coverage ratio(i)     5,260                    
Reverse repurchase agreements asset coverage per $1,000 of principal(i)     $52,597       $-       $-       $-       $-       $-  

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of portfolio share transactions in relation to fluctuating market values.

(c)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

Annualized.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

(f)

Includes interest expense on borrowings from the Syndicated Credit Agreement and certain non-recurring expenses of 0.01%, 0.06%, 0.05% and 0.02%, which are being excluded from the Fund’s contractual waiver for the six months ended August 31, 2024 and years ended February 28/29, 2024, 2023 and 2021, respectively.

(g)

Includes interest expense on reverse repurchase agreements of 0.03% for the period ended August 31, 2024.

(h)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

(i)

Represents value of net assets plus reverse repurchase agreements, if any, at the end of the period divided by the reverse repurchase agreements, if any, at the end of the period.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund 57


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description   Interest  
Rate
    Maturity  
Date
   

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    Value  

LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 99.1%

       

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 8.0%

       

Collateralized Loan Obligations

                               

Anchorage Capital CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

       

Series 2022-25A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.390% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.390%)

    6.672%(c)       04/20/35       2,250     $ 2,246,853  

Apidos CLO Ltd. (United Kingdom),

       

Series 2023-44A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.000% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.000%)

    7.279(c)       04/26/35       5,250       5,259,390  

Bain Capital Credit CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

       

Series 2022-01A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.320% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.320%)

    6.599(c)       04/18/35       1,500       1,501,500  

Battalion CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

       

Series 2018-12A, Class A2R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.712% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.450%)

    6.813(c)       05/17/31       3,474       3,470,953  

Elevation CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

       

Series 2018-03A, Class A1R, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.472% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.210%)

    6.756(c)       01/25/35       1,000       999,800  

ICG US CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

       

Series 2015-02RA, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.632% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.370%)

    6.918(c)       01/16/33       2,211       2,210,951  

OFSI BSL Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

       

Series 2023-12A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 2.400% (Cap N/A, Floor 2.400%)

    7.682(c)       01/20/35       2,500       2,503,929  

Venture CLO Ltd. (Cayman Islands),

       

Series 2021-43A, Class A1, 144A, 3 Month SOFR + 1.502% (Cap N/A, Floor 1.240%)

    6.803(c)       04/15/34       4,000       3,998,000  
       

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $22,184,924)

               22,191,376  
       

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 12.7%

 

     

Barclays Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust,

       

Series 2019-C04, Class A4

    2.661       08/15/52       5,332       4,926,207  

Fannie Mae-Aces,

       

Series 2019-M22, Class A2

    2.522       08/25/29       5,761       5,343,343  

Series 2021-M01G, Class A2

    1.518(cc)       11/25/30       2,500       2,127,711  

Series 2022-M03, Class A2

    1.764(cc)       11/25/31       8,500       7,152,665  

Series 2022-M13, Class A2

    2.680(cc)       06/25/32       5,000       4,417,250  

FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates,

       

Series K075, Class A2

    3.650(cc)       02/25/28       5,000       4,917,572  

Series K151, Class A3

    3.511       04/25/30       900       867,737  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

58


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
    Maturity  
Date
   

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    Value  

COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)

 

     

FHLMC Multifamily Structured Pass-Through Certificates, (cont’d.)

 

     

Series K152, Class A2

     3.080%       01/25/31       375     $ 350,936  

Series K512, Class A2

     5.000       11/25/28       5,000       5,133,445  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES
(cost $36,558,310)

 

             35,236,866  
        

 

 

 

CORPORATE BOND  0.3%

        

Diversified Financial Services

                                

Private Export Funding Corp.,

        

U.S. Gov’t. Gtd. Notes, Series PP
(cost $1,003,606)

     1.400       07/15/28       1,005       911,837  
        

 

 

 

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS  57.1%

 

     

Fannie Mae Interest Strips

     5.372(s)       07/15/32       635       442,592  

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., MTN

     3.950       02/02/26       15       14,874  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     1.680       09/17/35       160       118,662  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     1.730       09/22/31       600       504,911  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     1.770       02/04/31       1,245       1,064,535  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     1.900       10/21/30       196       172,599  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     2.040       03/19/40       1,330       919,889  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     2.150       12/01/31       3,430       2,943,970  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     2.200       12/09/31       1,545       1,330,236  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     2.350       03/10/36       340       268,695  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     2.400       03/24/36       222       177,322  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     2.460       02/05/35       925       746,888  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     2.490       05/19/36       165       132,007  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     2.500       04/14/36       430       344,748  

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     5.480       06/27/42       1,000       990,941  

Federal Home Loan Bank

     1.150(cc)       02/10/31       485       405,530  

Federal Home Loan Bank

     1.250(cc)       03/17/31       100       90,195  

Federal Home Loan Bank

     1.350       02/18/31       20       16,676  

Federal Home Loan Bank

     1.500(cc)       05/27/31       100       90,140  

Federal Home Loan Bank

     1.750       06/20/31       980       824,841  

Federal Home Loan Bank

     1.790       12/21/35       965       717,152  

Federal Home Loan Bank

     1.870       02/08/36       245       183,149  

Federal Home Loan Bank

     2.000(cc)       05/27/31       140       127,124  

Federal Home Loan Bank

     2.050       05/12/31       145       125,221  

Federal Home Loan Bank

     2.090       02/22/36       325       250,143  

Federal Home Loan Bank

     4.250       09/10/32       370       370,764  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Government Income Fund 59


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description   Interest  
Rate
    Maturity  
Date
   

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

       

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.,

       

MTN

    1.220%       08/19/30       280     $ 234,945  

MTN

    1.300       08/12/30       50       42,164  

MTN

    1.460       08/17/35       280       202,997  

MTN

    1.899(s)       11/15/38       1,870       972,765  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    1.500       01/01/36       164       145,236  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    1.500       02/01/36       66       58,698  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    1.500       06/01/36       75       66,037  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    1.500       07/01/36       516       457,012  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    1.500       11/01/50       779       610,253  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    2.000       01/01/32       140       131,805  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    2.500       05/01/28       280       271,671  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    2.500       05/01/28       344       334,032  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    2.500       03/01/30       247       237,364  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    2.500       09/01/31       182       174,131  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    2.500       10/01/32       233       221,124  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    2.500       11/01/46       912       804,241  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    2.500       04/01/51       4,875             4,181,154  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       10/01/28       38       36,954  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       06/01/29       126       123,128  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       12/01/30       212       206,263  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       01/01/37       387       366,056  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       04/01/43       638       579,627  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       07/01/43       685       628,678  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       10/01/46       281       255,597  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       11/01/46       245       222,696  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       12/01/46       228       206,850  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       01/01/47       789       714,422  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       03/01/47       180       163,840  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.000       06/01/50       657       593,076  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       11/01/37       167       160,855  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       06/01/42       451       425,055  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       06/01/43       331       311,533  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       07/01/43       975       916,257  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       07/01/47       1,087       1,015,030  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       08/01/47       817       762,890  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    3.500       10/01/47       75       70,442  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       06/01/26       9       9,127  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       09/01/26       25       24,529  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       11/01/39       364       356,055  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       09/01/40       212       207,275  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

    4.000       12/01/40       130       127,267  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

60


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
    Maturity  
Date
   

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

        

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000%       12/01/40       165     $ 161,185  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000       04/01/42       280       273,086  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000       04/01/42       432       420,981  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000       05/01/46       400       386,647  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000       08/01/46       120       115,927  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000       12/01/46       103       99,244  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000       07/01/47       211       202,347  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000       08/01/47       75       71,969  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.000       08/01/47       223       213,511  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.500       09/01/39       456       456,606  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.500       07/01/47       77       76,081  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.500       07/01/47       86       85,158  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     4.500       08/01/47       257       255,525  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     5.000       06/01/33       272       272,797  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     5.000       03/01/34       9       9,485  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     5.000       05/01/34       26       26,621  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     5.000       05/01/34       165       167,533  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     5.000       02/01/48       101       102,862  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     5.500       05/01/37       39       40,322  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     5.500       01/01/38       32       33,027  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     5.500       11/01/52       2,000       2,014,797  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     6.000       12/01/33       13       13,532  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     6.000       09/01/34       69       71,187  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     6.500       09/01/32       19       19,771  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     6.500       09/01/32       22       23,107  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.

     7.000       09/01/32       20       21,274  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     1.301(s)       11/15/30       3,000       2,319,929  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     1.500       02/01/36       188       166,989  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     1.500       04/01/36       72       63,990  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     1.500       06/01/36       76       67,514  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     1.500       08/01/36       193       170,370  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     1.500       12/01/36       451       398,045  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     1.500       10/01/50       361       282,283  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     1.500       11/01/50       2,661             2,088,228  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     1.500       12/01/50       1,973       1,548,749  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     1.780       11/16/35       100       74,842  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       08/01/31       177       166,702  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       05/01/36       1,960       1,777,481  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       06/01/40       567       493,831  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       02/01/41       3,863       3,365,880  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       05/01/41       1,863       1,612,689  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       09/01/50       4,226       3,479,661  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Government Income Fund 61


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
    Maturity  
Date
   

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

        

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.(k)

     2.000%       10/01/50       10,595     $ 8,739,569  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       01/01/51       1,582       1,301,482  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       06/01/28       107       103,309  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       08/01/28       146       141,469  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       08/01/29       32       30,309  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       11/01/31       125       119,638  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       02/01/36       405       377,163  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       05/01/41       739       660,154  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       06/01/41       1,149       1,028,281  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       02/01/43       125       110,317  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       12/01/46       592       521,820  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       01/01/50       1,290       1,115,229  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       03/01/50       189       163,675  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       05/01/50       948       819,858  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       06/01/50       485       418,717  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       08/01/50       4,124       3,562,775  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       10/01/50       3,650       3,153,280  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       03/01/51       2,357       2,034,988  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       04/01/51       2,344       2,011,892  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       05/01/52       837       724,160  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       01/01/27       78       76,171  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       08/01/28       232       225,924  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       02/01/31       200       194,025  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       11/01/36       136       128,583  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       12/01/42       733       671,677  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       02/01/43       328       301,123  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       03/01/43       276       252,764  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       04/01/43       299       273,815  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       06/01/43       134       123,003  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       06/01/43       263       241,214  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       07/01/43       897       822,368  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       09/01/46       719       653,462  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       11/01/46       853       777,253  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       11/01/46       913       825,967  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       01/01/47       108       98,356  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       04/01/47       1,863       1,693,139  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       12/01/49       254       229,067  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       12/01/49       553       497,505  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       01/01/50       41       37,303  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       06/01/50       232       209,019  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       04/01/52       848       764,500  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       05/01/52       3,016             2,723,421  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

62


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
    Maturity  
Date
   

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

        

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500%       12/01/30       25     $ 24,390  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       11/01/32       791       775,931  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       02/01/33       43       42,452  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       05/01/33       71       69,759  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       10/01/41       681       642,084  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       12/01/41       191       180,332  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       03/01/42       232       219,081  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       05/01/42       840       791,228  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       07/01/42       289       271,704  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       12/01/42       667       627,335  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       03/01/43       231       217,587  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       06/01/45       1,418       1,326,589  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       01/01/46       383       358,042  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       12/01/46       717       669,346  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       04/01/48       1,137       1,060,478  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       11/01/48       757       706,035  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       09/01/40       354       345,748  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       01/01/41       442       432,088  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       09/01/44       294       284,097  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       06/01/47       1,053       1,008,519  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       06/01/47       1,101       1,055,954  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       08/01/47       227       217,339  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       09/01/47       1,343             1,290,367  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       10/01/47       670       641,952  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       11/01/47       767       735,141  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.336(s)       03/17/31       530       395,546  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       04/01/41       335       334,870  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       05/01/41       266       266,383  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       01/01/45       96       95,713  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       12/01/47       671       660,490  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       06/01/48       138       136,159  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       10/01/48       527       519,991  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       06/01/52       963       937,847  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000       12/01/31       44       44,120  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000       03/01/34       125       126,886  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000       07/01/35       52       52,739  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000       09/01/35       39       39,706  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000       11/01/35       43       44,274  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000       05/01/36       19       19,578  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000       07/01/52       2,815       2,798,762  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       02/01/34       116       118,826  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       09/01/34       207       212,706  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Government Income Fund 63


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
  Maturity  
Date
   

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

        

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500%       02/01/35       184     $ 189,657  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       06/01/35       46       47,123  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       06/01/35       75       76,527  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       09/01/35       61       61,025  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       09/01/35       139       142,946  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       10/01/35       135       138,362  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       11/01/35       63       64,677  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       11/01/35       88       91,100  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       11/01/36       3       3,413  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       10/01/52       422       425,527  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       09/01/33       —(r     363  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       11/01/33       —(r     48  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       02/01/34       —(r     61  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       06/01/34       —(r     51  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       09/01/34       —(r     59  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       09/01/34       5       5,337  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       09/01/34       10       10,112  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       11/01/34       3       3,116  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       11/01/34       21       22,088  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       02/01/35       —(r     63  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       03/01/35       3       3,424  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       04/01/35       —(r     291  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       12/01/35       51       51,952  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       01/01/36       131       135,998  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       05/01/36       36       37,485  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.000       05/01/36       209       217,421  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.500       07/01/32       182       187,331  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.500       08/01/32       65       67,187  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.500       09/01/32       21       21,558  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.500       10/01/32       35       36,172  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.500       10/01/32       185       189,993  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     6.500       10/01/37       146       153,367  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     7.000       12/01/31       61       62,835  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     7.000       09/01/33       50       51,543  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     7.000       11/01/33       52       53,641  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     9.000       04/01/25       —(r     34  

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

     9.500       01/01/25       —(r     72  

Freddie Mac Coupon Strips

     5.245(s)       03/15/31       505       374,873  

Freddie Mac Strips

     5.389(s)       07/15/32       565       406,846  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.000       10/20/51       2,060       1,734,612  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       12/20/46       151       134,626  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     2.500       08/20/51       2,008             1,755,176  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

64


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
    Maturity  
Date
   

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

        

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000%       03/15/45       484     $ 441,623  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       07/20/45       1,130       1,040,612  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       07/20/46       546       500,611  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       08/20/46       1,022       938,380  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       10/20/46       82       75,395  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       02/20/47       1,543             1,415,297  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       05/20/47       290       266,089  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       12/20/47       103       94,163  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       04/20/49       422       385,937  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.000       09/20/51       894       809,642  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       04/20/42       117       111,648  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       01/20/43       730       694,032  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       04/20/43       323       307,332  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       03/20/45       427       403,855  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       04/20/45       229       216,819  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       07/20/46       830       783,220  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       03/20/47       78       73,738  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       07/20/47       475       446,669  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       02/20/48       1,033       972,168  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       11/20/48       271       255,365  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       01/20/49       236       222,358  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     3.500       05/20/49       378       355,206  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       02/20/41       153       150,588  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       06/20/44       305       296,090  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       08/20/44       93       90,772  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       11/20/45       179       174,152  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       11/20/46       165       160,352  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       02/20/47       143       139,011  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       10/20/47       151       146,221  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       12/20/47       109       105,786  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       07/20/48       319       308,054  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       02/20/49       370       356,667  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.000       03/20/49       614       592,455  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       02/20/40       94       94,468  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       01/20/41       58       58,523  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       02/20/41       275       275,814  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       03/20/41       138       138,750  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       06/20/44       206       205,642  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       02/20/46       17       17,004  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       03/20/46       88       87,402  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       03/20/47       398       396,277  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       08/20/47       72       71,109  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Government Income Fund 65


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description   

Interest  

Rate

    Maturity  
Date
   

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

        

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500%       01/20/48       55     $ 54,128  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       02/20/48       330       327,778  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     4.500       05/20/52       1,828       1,793,417  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000       07/15/33       172       176,043  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000       09/15/33       263       264,634  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.000       04/15/34       12       12,746  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       02/15/34       126       131,631  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     5.500       02/15/36       72       74,295  

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

     8.500       04/15/25       —(r     301  

Resolution Funding Corp. Interest Strips, Bonds

     4.330(s)       01/15/29       985       826,953  

Resolution Funding Corp. Interest Strips, Bonds

     4.333(s)       07/15/28       645       551,088  

Resolution Funding Corp. Interest Strips, Bonds

     4.343(s)       01/15/28       710       618,088  

Resolution Funding Corp. Interest Strips

     2.776(s)       01/15/30       630       506,358  

Resolution Funding Corp. Interest Strips

     3.584(s)       04/15/30       1,175       928,215  

Resolution Funding Corp. Principal Strips

     4.247(s)       04/15/30       4,835       3,856,355  

Resolution Funding Corp. Principal Strips

     4.273(s)       01/15/30       10,230       8,226,625  

Tennessee Valley Authority,Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     0.750       05/15/25       1,485       1,445,361  

Tennessee Valley Authority,Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     1.500       09/15/31       885       745,539  

Tennessee Valley Authority,Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     4.375       08/01/34       225       226,584  

Tennessee Valley Authority,Sr. Unsec’d. Notes

     5.880       04/01/36       170       193,750  

Tennessee Valley Authority,Sr. Unsec’d. Notes, Series E

     6.750       11/01/25       1,300       1,334,563  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $171,211,608)

               158,398,458  
        

 

 

 

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS  21.0%

        

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     2.250       05/15/41       1,325       1,006,793  

U.S. Treasury Bonds(k)

     3.000       11/15/44       4,565       3,741,873  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     3.000       02/15/49       3,090       2,458,481  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     3.375       11/15/48       4,610       3,928,584  

U.S. Treasury Bonds

     3.875       05/15/43       665       627,802  

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, TIPS

     2.125       04/15/29       3,377       3,440,133  

U.S. Treasury Notes

     3.875       08/15/34       155       154,395  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     1.677(s)       02/15/43       9,880       4,263,452  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     2.010(s)       08/15/30       1,409       1,118,449  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     2.353(s)       11/15/40       3,105       1,516,598  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     2.472(s)       08/15/40       2,420       1,197,238  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     3.024(s)       02/15/39       1,740       934,502  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     3.301(s)       02/15/46       5,395       2,037,666  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     3.490(s)       02/15/42       7,070       3,223,478  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     3.815(s)       02/15/41       2,650       1,281,006  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     3.903(s)       11/15/42       2,220       972,204  

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

66


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

 Description    Interest  
Rate
    Maturity  
Date
   

  Principal  
Amount

(000)#

    Value  

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)

 

     

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     4.350%(s)       08/15/41       8,735     $ 4,105,791  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     4.406(s)       08/15/43       4,340       1,835,515  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     4.461(s)       05/15/44       3,835       1,563,212  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     4.546(s)       11/15/41       3,095       1,431,438  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     4.608(s)       11/15/48       60       20,048  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     4.800(s)       05/15/42       115       51,719  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     4.920(s)       08/15/48       225       76,105  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     4.924(s)       02/15/49       180       59,611  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon

     5.335(s)       02/15/40       13,970       7,117,060  

U.S. Treasury Strips Coupon(k)

     5.346(s)       05/15/40       20,030       10,078,376  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(cost $62,738,393)

           58,241,529  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
(cost $293,696,841)

           274,980,066  
        

 

 

 
                

Shares

       

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT  0.6%

        

AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUND

        

PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.562%)
(cost $1,692,817)(wb)

 

    1,692,817       1,692,817  
        

 

 

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS  99.7%
(cost $295,389,658)

           276,672,883  

Other assets in excess of liabilities(z)  0.3%

           713,851  
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS  100.0%

         $     277,386,734  
        

 

 

 

 

See the Glossary for a list of the abbreviation(s) used in the semiannual report.

 

#

Principal or notional amount is shown in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

(c)

Variable rate instrument. The interest rate shown reflects the rate in effect at August 31, 2024.

(cc)

Variable rate instrument. The rate shown is based on the latest available information as of August 31, 2024. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description.

(k)

Represents security, or a portion thereof, segregated as collateral for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives.

(r)

Principal or notional amount is less than $500 par.

(s)

Represents zero coupon bond or principal only security. Rate represents yield to maturity at purchase date.

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Government Income Fund 67


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

(z)

Includes net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and/or market value of the below holdings which are excluded from the Schedule of Investments:

Forward Commitment Contracts:

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

   Interest
Rate
  Maturity
Date
   Settlement
Date
   Principal
Amount
(000)#
  Value

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

       3.000%       TBA        09/16/24      $ (5,000 )     $ (4,435,257 )

Federal National Mortgage Assoc.

       4.000%       TBA        10/15/24        (1,500 )       (1,424,290 )

Government National Mortgage Assoc.

       4.500%       TBA        09/23/24        (1,000 )       (979,570 )
                      

 

 

 

TOTAL FORWARD COMMITMENT CONTRACTS
(proceeds receivable $6,846,446)

                       $ (6,839,117 )
                      

 

 

 

Futures contracts outstanding at August 31, 2024:

Number

of

Contracts

  

Type

   Expiration
Date
   Current
Notional
Amount
   Value /
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Long Positions:

              

35

   3 Month CME SOFR        Sep. 2024      $ 8,279,906      $ (60,658 )

231

   2 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Dec. 2024        47,943,328        (14,261 )

136

   5 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Dec. 2024        14,878,188        (21,879 )

97

   10 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Notes        Dec. 2024        11,391,438        (82,625 )

63

   30 Year U.S. Ultra Treasury Bonds        Dec. 2024        8,312,063        (120,261 )
                 

 

 

 
                    (299,684 )
                 

 

 

 

Short Positions:

              

40

   10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes        Dec. 2024        4,542,500        25,513

562

   20 Year U.S. Treasury Bonds        Dec. 2024        69,196,250        893,757

25

   30 Year UMBS TBA – 3.0% Coupon        Oct. 2024        2,221,680        6,316

30

   30 Year UMBS TBA – 3.5% Coupon        Oct. 2024        2,765,859        3,595

5

   30 Year UMBS TBA – 4.0% Coupon        Oct. 2024        475,117        2,201
                 

 

 

 
                    931,382
                 

 

 

 
                  $ 631,698
                 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements outstanding at August 31, 2024:

 

Notional

Amount

(000)#

   Termination
Date
     Fixed
Rate
   

Floating

Rate

 

Value at
Trade Date

   

Value at

August 31,

  2024  

   

Unrealized

Appreciation

(Depreciation)

 

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements:

 

 

5,936

     03/08/25        4.946 %(A)    1 Day SOFR(2)(A)/ 5.320%         $                 $ (9,424       $ (9,424 )    

7,632

     03/09/25        5.110 %(A)    1 Day SOFR(2)(A)/ 5.320%                 532           532    

7,835

     08/31/25        4.805 %(A)    1 Day SOFR(1)(A)/ 5.320%                 11,643                  11,643    
           

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   
            $         $ 2,751         $ 2,751    
           

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

(1)

The Fund pays the fixed rate and receives the floating rate.

(2)

The Fund pays the floating rate and receives the fixed rate.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

68


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

Total return swap agreement outstanding at August 31, 2024:

 

Reference Entity      

  

Financing

Rate

   Counterparty    Termination
Date
   Long
(Short)
Notional
Amount
 (000)#(1) 
 

Fair

Value

  Upfront
Premiums
Paid
(Received)
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)(2)

OTC Total Return Swap Agreement:

                                        

U.S. Treasury Bond(T)

  

1 Day USOIS

+20 bps(T)/

5.530%

       JPM        01/07/25        5,350   $345,126               $—                       $345,126      
                   

 

       

 

 

             

 

 

     

 

(1)

On a long total return swap, the Fund receives payments for any positive return on the reference entity (makes payments for any negative return) and pays the financing rate. On a short total return swap, the Fund makes payments for any positive return on the reference entity (receives payments for any negative return) and receives the financing rate.

(2)

Upfront/recurring fees or commissions, as applicable, are included in the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

Balances Reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swap Agreements:

 

     Premiums Paid     Premiums Received    

Unrealized

 Appreciation 

  

Unrealized

 Depreciation 

         

OTC Swap Agreements

   $—    $—    $345,126    $—

Summary of Collateral for Centrally Cleared/Exchange-traded Derivatives:

Cash and securities segregated as collateral, including pending settlement for closed positions, to cover requirements for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives are listed by broker as follows:

 

Broker                       

      Cash and/or Foreign Currency         Securities Market Value  

CGM

     $      $ 2,144,969
    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements:

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices generally in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2—quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates and yield curves, prepayment speeds, foreign currency exchange rates and other observable inputs.

Level 3—unobservable inputs for securities valued in accordance with Board approved fair valuation procedures.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Government Income Fund 69


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of August 31, 2024 in valuing such portfolio securities:

 

     Level 1     Level 2    

Level 3

Investments in Securities

          

Assets

          

Long-Term Investments

          

Asset-Backed Securities

          

Collateralized Loan Obligations

   $     $ 22,191,376       $—  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

           35,236,866        

Corporate Bond

           911,837        

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

           158,398,458        

U.S. Treasury Obligations

           58,241,529        

Short-Term Investment

          

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     1,692,817              
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

Total

   $ 1,692,817     $ 274,980,066       $—  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

Other Financial Instruments*

          

Assets

          

Futures Contracts

   $ 931,382     $       $—  

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreements

           12,175        

OTC Total Return Swap Agreement

           345,126        
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

Total

   $ 931,382     $ 357,301       $—  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

Liabilities

          

Forward Commitment Contracts

   $     $ (6,839,117     $—  

Futures Contracts

     (299,684            

Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swap Agreement

           (9,424      
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

Total

   $ (299,684   $ (6,848,541     $—  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

*

Other financial instruments are derivative instruments, with the exception of forward commitment contracts, and are not reflected in the Schedule of Investments. Futures, forwards and centrally cleared swap contracts are recorded at unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and OTC swap contracts are recorded at fair value. Forward commitment contracts are recorded at market value.

Industry Classification:

The industry classification of investments and other assets in excess of liabilities shown as a percentage of net assets as of August 31, 2024 were as follows:

 

U.S. Government Agency Obligations

     57.1

U.S. Treasury Obligations

     21.0  

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities

     12.7  

Collateralized Loan Obligations

     8.0  

Affiliated Mutual Fund

     0.6  

Diversified Financial Services

     0.3
  

 

 

 
     99.7  

Other assets in excess of liabilities

     0.3  
  

 

 

 
     100.0
  

 

 

 
 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

70


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

Effects of Derivative Instruments on the Financial Statements and Primary Underlying Risk Exposure:

The Fund invested in derivative instruments during the reporting period. The primary type of risk associated with these derivative instruments is interest rate risk. See the Notes to Financial Statements for additional detail regarding these derivative instruments and their risks. The effect of such derivative instruments on the Fund’s financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations is presented in the summary below.

Fair values of derivative instruments as of August 31, 2024 as presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

      

Asset Derivatives

    

Liability Derivatives

 

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

    

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

     Fair
Value
    

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities Location

     Fair
Value
 

Interest rate contracts

     Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      $ 931,382    Due from/to broker-variation margin futures      $ 299,684

Interest rate contracts

     Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps        12,175    Due from/to broker-variation margin swaps        9,424

Interest rate contracts

     Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements        345,126              
         

 

 

         

 

 

 
          $ 1,288,683           $ 309,108  
         

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

*

Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the schedule of open futures and centrally cleared swap contracts. Only unsettled variation margin receivable (payable) is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended August 31, 2024 are as follows:

 

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income  

Derivatives not accounted for as hedging

instruments, carried at fair value

   Futures     Swaps  

Interest rate contracts

   $ (2,947,758   $ (622,844
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income  

Derivatives not accounted for

as hedging instruments,

carried at fair value

   Futures      Swaps  

Interest rate contracts

   $ 1,751,774      $ 690,132  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Government Income Fund 71


PGIM Government Income Fund

Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

For the six months ended August 31, 2024, the Fund’s average volume of derivative activities is as follows:

 

 Derivative Contract Type    Average Volume of Derivative Activities*

 Futures Contracts - Long Positions (1)

   $121,015,436

 Futures Contracts - Short Positions (1)

   97,001,915

 Interest Rate Swap Agreements (1)

   31,533,000

 Total Return Swap Agreements (1)

   6,646,667

 

*

Average volume is based on average quarter end balances for the six months ended August 31, 2024.

(1)

Notional Amount in USD.

Offsetting of OTC derivative assets and liabilities:

 

Counterparty

  Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Assets(1)
  Gross Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities(1)
  Net Amounts of
Recognized
Assets/(Liabilities)
  Collateral
Pledged/(Received)(2)
  Net Amount

JPM

    $ 345,126     $     $ 345,126     $ (345,126 )     $
   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

(1)

Includes unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on swaps and forwards, premiums paid/(received) on swap agreements and market value of purchased and written options, as represented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(2)

Collateral amount disclosed by the Fund is limited to the market value of financial instruments/transactions and the Fund’s OTC derivative exposure by counterparty.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

72


PGIM Government Income Fund

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited)

as of August 31, 2024

 

Assets

        

Investments at value:

  

Unaffiliated investments (cost $293,696,841)

   $ 274,980,066  

Affiliated investments (cost $1,692,817)

     1,692,817  

Receivable for investments sold

     8,938,117  

Dividends and interest receivable

     832,698  

Unrealized appreciation on OTC swap agreements

     345,126  

Due from broker—variation margin futures

     226,023  

Receivable for Fund shares sold

     222,251  

Due from broker—variation margin swaps

     13,886  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     500  
  

 

 

 

Total Assets

     287,251,484  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities

        

Forward commitment contracts, at value (proceeds receivable $6,846,446)

     6,839,117  

Payable for investments purchased

     2,153,991  

Payable for Fund shares purchased

     428,526  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     238,455  

Management fee payable

     82,483  

Dividends payable

     62,885  

Distribution fee payable

     36,176  

Affiliated transfer agent fee payable

     19,893  

Directors’ fees payable

     3,224  
  

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     9,864,750  
  

 

 

 

Net Assets

   $ 277,386,734  
  

 

 

 
  
   

Net assets were comprised of:

  

Common stock, at par

   $ 346  

Paid-in capital in excess of par

     379,822,561  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (102,436,173
  

 

 

 

Net assets, August 31, 2024

   $ 277,386,734  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Government Income Fund 73


PGIM Government Income Fund

Statement of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited) (continued)

as of August 31, 2024

 

Class A

                     

Net asset value and redemption price per share,

($144,948,089 ÷ 18,083,790 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

     $ 8.02     

Maximum sales charge (3.25% of offering price)

       0.27          
    

 

 

      

Maximum offering price to public

     $ 8.29     
    

 

 

      

Class C

                     

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

($3,254,610 ÷ 404,967 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

     $ 8.04     
    

 

 

      

Class R

                     

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

($5,232,753 ÷ 651,731 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

     $ 8.03     
    

 

 

      

Class Z

                     

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

($65,211,898 ÷ 8,149,679 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

     $ 8.00     
    

 

 

      

Class R6

                     

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share,

($58,739,384 ÷ 7,347,310 shares of common stock issued and outstanding)

     $ 7.99     
    

 

 

      

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

74


PGIM Government Income Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited)

Six Months Ended August 31, 2024

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

        

Income

  

Interest income

   $ 6,350,099  

Affiliated dividend income

     63,078  
  

 

 

 

Total income

     6,413,177  
  

 

 

 

Expenses

  

Management fee

     736,368  

Distribution fee(a)

     222,502  

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses (including affiliated expense of $59,106)(a)

     304,915  

Registration fees(a)

     42,182  

Custodian and accounting fees

     30,011  

Shareholders’ reports

     28,999  

Professional fees

     20,655  

Audit fee

     19,864  

Directors’ fees

     7,268  

Miscellaneous

     20,269  
  

 

 

 

Total expenses

     1,433,033  

Less: Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement(a)

     (230,046

Distribution fee waiver(a)

     (7,891
  

 

 

 

Net expenses

     1,195,096  
  

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     5,218,081  
  

 

 

 

Realized And Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Investment And Foreign Currency Transactions

        

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investment transactions

     (14,536,932

Futures transactions

     (2,947,758

Swap agreement transactions

     (622,844
  

 

 

 
     (18,107,534
  

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     24,062,420  

Futures

     1,751,774  

Swap agreements

     690,132  

Foreign currencies

     (1
  

 

 

 
     26,504,325  
  

 

 

 

Net gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     8,396,791  
  

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) In Net Assets Resulting From Operations

   $ 13,614,872  
  

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Government Income Fund 75


PGIM Government Income Fund

Statement of Operations (unaudited) (continued)

Six Months Ended August 31, 2024

 

 

(a)

Class specific expenses and waivers were as follows:

 

     Class A     Class C     Class R     Class Z     Class R6

Distribution fee

     181,901       16,928       23,673               

Transfer agent’s fees and expenses

     207,312       5,249       5,952       84,528       1,874  

Registration fees

     10,852       5,443       2,830       13,869       9,188  

Fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement

     (58,042     (1,350     (2,518     (132,376     (35,760

Distribution fee waiver

                 (7,891            

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

76


PGIM Government Income Fund

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)

 

    

Six Months Ended

August 31, 2024

  

Year Ended

February 29, 2024

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

                               

Operations

             

Net investment income (loss)

     $ 5,218,081      $ 14,644,643    

Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions

       (18,107,534 )        (39,380,882 )    

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currencies

       26,504,325        29,889,298      
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       13,614,872        5,153,059    
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

Dividends and Distributions

             

Distributions from distributable earnings

             

Class A

       (2,381,026 )        (5,325,979 )    

Class C

       (37,104 )        (84,766 )    

Class R

       (96,161 )        (187,944 )    

Class Z

       (1,840,771 )        (7,330,778 )    

Class R6

       (1,184,410 )        (2,864,489 )    
    

 

 

      

 

 

     
       (5,539,472 )        (15,793,956 )    
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

Fund share transactions (Net of share conversions)

             

Net proceeds from shares sold

       20,185,580        138,535,893    

Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

       5,162,676        14,733,326    

Cost of shares purchased

       (90,311,301 )        (338,190,696 )    
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

       (64,963,045 )        (184,921,477 )    
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

Total increase (decrease)

       (56,887,645 )        (195,562,374 )    

Net Assets:

                               

Beginning of period

       334,274,379        529,836,753    
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

End of period

     $ 277,386,734      $ 334,274,379    
    

 

 

      

 

 

     

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Government Income Fund 77


PGIM Government Income Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited)

 

   

Class A Shares

                
     

Six Months

Ended

August 31,

       

Year Ended February 28/29,

 
      2024         2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
   

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                                        

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $7.80              $7.90       $9.08       $9.86       $10.01       $9.33  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     0.12               0.22       0.15       0.07       0.06       0.16  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     0.23               (0.07     (1.14     (0.53     (0.05     0.72  

Total from investment operations

     0.35               0.15       (0.99     (0.46     0.01       0.88  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                        

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.13             (0.25     (0.19     (0.16     (0.16     (0.20

Distributions from net realized gains

     -               -       -       (0.16     -       -  

Total dividends and distributions

     (0.13             (0.25     (0.19     (0.32     (0.16     (0.20

Net asset value, end of period

     $8.02               $7.80       $7.90       $9.08       $9.86       $10.01  

Total Return(b):

     4.40             1.88     (10.90 )%      (4.72 )%      0.08     9.48

                                                        

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                        

Net assets, end of period (000)

     $144,948               $146,542       $185,497       $217,848       $268,126       $258,869  

Average net assets (000)

     $144,334               $170,802       $188,326       $244,663       $357,068       $255,449  

Ratios to average net assets(c):

                                                        

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     1.02 %(d)               1.06     1.08     0.98     0.95     1.05

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     1.10 %(d)               1.11     1.13     1.02     1.00     1.05

Net investment income (loss)

     3.07 %(d)               2.87     1.84     0.74     0.56     1.67

Portfolio turnover rate(e)(f)

     52             111     197     143     232     119

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(d)

Annualized.

(e)

The Fund accounts for mortgage dollar roll transactions, when applicable, as purchases and sales which, as a result, can increase its portfolio turnover rate.

(f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

78


PGIM Government Income Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

   

Class C Shares

                
     

Six Months

Ended

August 31,

       

Year Ended February 28/29,

 
      2024         2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
   

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                                      

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $7.82                $7.92       $9.10       $9.88       $10.04       $9.35  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     0.08               0.16       0.06       (0.01 )(b)      (0.02 )(b)       0.08  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     0.23               (0.08     (1.13     (0.53     (0.05     0.73  

Total from investment operations

     0.31               0.08       (1.07     (0.54     (0.07     0.81  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                        

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.09             (0.18     (0.11     (0.08     (0.09     (0.12

Distributions from net realized gains

     -               -       -       (0.16     -       -  

Total dividends and distributions

     (0.09             (0.18     (0.11     (0.24     (0.09     (0.12

Net asset value, end of period

     $8.04               $7.82       $7.92       $9.10       $9.88       $10.04  

Total Return(c):

     3.95             0.97     (11.79 )%      (5.50 )%      (0.75 )%      8.67

                                                        

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                        

Net assets, end of period (000)

     $3,255               $3,622       $3,554       $6,098       $12,166       $7,768  

Average net assets (000)

     $3,358               $3,805       $4,311       $8,379       $13,921       $7,755  

Ratios to average net assets(d):

                                                        

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     2.10 %(e)              1.95     2.11     1.81     1.69     1.88

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     2.18 %(e)              2.00     2.16     1.85     1.74     1.88

Net investment income (loss)

     1.99 %(e)              1.98     0.78     (0.09 )%      (0.20 )%      0.85

Portfolio turnover rate(f)(g)

     52             111     197     143     232     119

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to class specific expenses.

(c)

Total return does not consider the effects of sales loads. Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(d)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(e)

Annualized.

(f)

The Fund accounts for mortgage dollar roll transactions, when applicable, as purchases and sales which, as a result, can increase its portfolio turnover rate.

(g)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

PGIM Government Income Fund 79


PGIM Government Income Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

   

Class R Shares

                
      Six Months
Ended
August 31,
       

Year Ended February 28/29,

 
      2024       2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
   

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                                        

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $7.82                $7.91       $9.09       $9.87       $10.03       $9.34  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     0.11               0.21       0.13       0.04       0.03       0.13  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     0.22               (0.07     (1.14     (0.52     (0.06     0.73  

Total from investment operations

     0.33               0.14       (1.01     (0.48     (0.03     0.86  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                        

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.12             (0.23     (0.17     (0.14     (0.13     (0.17

Distributions from net realized gains

     -               -       -       (0.16     -       -  

Total dividends and distributions

     (0.12             (0.23     (0.17     (0.30     (0.13     (0.17 )  

Net asset value, end of period

     $8.03               $7.82       $7.91       $9.09       $9.87       $10.03  

Total Return(b):

     4.27             1.80     (11.12 )%      (5.01 )%      (0.30 )%      9.26

                                                        

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                        

Net assets, end of period (000)

     $5,233               $6,504       $6,586       $8,465       $11,915       $11,346  

Average net assets (000)

     $6,261               $6,416       $7,218       $10,282       $12,173       $11,439  

Ratios to average net assets(c):

                                                        

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     1.25 %(d)              1.25     1.35     1.28     1.24     1.35

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     1.58 %(d)              1.55     1.65     1.57     1.54     1.60

Net investment income (loss)

     2.84 %(d)              2.68     1.56     0.44     0.29     1.38

Portfolio turnover rate(e)(f)

     52             111     197     143     232     119

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

 

 

(b)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

 

(c)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

 

(d)

Annualized.

 

(e)

The Fund accounts for mortgage dollar roll transactions, when applicable, as purchases and sales which, as a result, can increase its portfolio turnover rate.

 

(f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Government Income Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

   

Class Z Shares

                
      Six Months
Ended
August 31,
        Year Ended February 28/29,  
      2024         2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
   

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                                        

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $7.79              $7.89       $9.06       $9.84       $9.99       $9.31  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     0.14               0.27       0.21       0.12       0.10       0.20  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     0.22               (0.08     (1.14     (0.53     (0.04     0.71  

Total from investment operations

     0.36               0.19       (0.93     (0.41     0.06       0.91  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                        

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.15             (0.29     (0.24     (0.21     (0.21     (0.23

Distributions from net realized gains

     -               -       -       (0.16     -       -  

Total dividends and distributions

     (0.15             (0.29     (0.24     (0.37     (0.21     (0.23

Net asset value, end of period

     $8.00               $7.79       $7.89       $9.06       $9.84       $9.99  

Total Return(b):

     4.68             2.45     (10.27 )%      (4.26 )%      0.55     9.93

  

                                                        

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                        

Net assets, end of period (000)

     $65,212               $112,247       $250,587       $128,655       $233,898       $98,625  

Average net assets (000)

     $95,423               $199,984       $179,454       $163,472       $272,278       $82,582  

Ratios to average net assets(c):

                                                        

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.48 %(d)              0.48     0.48     0.48     0.48     0.65

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.76 %(d)              0.66     0.64     0.61     0.66     0.72

Net investment income (loss)

     3.62 %(d)              3.42     2.53     1.23     1.00     2.06

Portfolio turnover rate(e)(f)

     52             111     197     143     232     119

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(d)

Annualized.

(e)

The Fund accounts for mortgage dollar roll transactions, when applicable, as purchases and sales which, as a result, can increase its portfolio turnover rate.

(f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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PGIM Government Income Fund

Financial Highlights (unaudited) (continued)

 

   

Class R6 Shares

                
      Six Months
Ended
August 31,
        Year Ended February 28/29,  
      2024         2024     2023     2022     2021     2020  
   

Per Share Operating Performance(a):

                                                        

Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period

     $7.78                $7.88       $9.05       $9.83       $9.98       $9.30  

Income (loss) from investment operations:

                                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     0.14             0.27       0.20       0.12       0.10       0.21  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment and foreign currency transactions

     0.22               (0.08     (1.13     (0.53     (0.04     0.71  

Total from investment operations

     0.36               0.19       (0.93     (0.41     0.06       0.92  

Less Dividends and Distributions:

                                                        

Dividends from net investment income

     (0.15             (0.29     (0.24     (0.21     (0.21     (0.24

Distributions from net realized gains

     -               -       -       (0.16     -       -  

Total dividends and distributions

     (0.15             (0.29     (0.24     (0.37     (0.21     (0.24

Net asset value, end of period

     $7.99               $7.78       $7.88       $9.05       $9.83       $9.98  

Total Return(b):

     4.69             2.46     (10.28 )%      (4.26 )%      0.46     10.14
                                                          

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

                                                        

Net assets, end of period (000)

     $58,739               $65,360       $83,613       $94,271       $113,817       $70,584  

Average net assets (000)

     $61,417               $77,396       $82,904       $106,410       $103,539       $59,164  

Ratios to average net assets(c):

                                                        

Expenses after waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.47 %(d)              0.47     0.47     0.47     0.47     0.57

Expenses before waivers and/or expense reimbursement

     0.59 %(d)              0.55     0.56     0.54     0.54     0.59

Net investment income (loss)

     3.62 %(d)              3.45     2.45     1.25     1.02     2.14

Portfolio turnover rate(e)(f)

     52             111     197     143     232     119

 

(a)

Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)

Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of a share on the first day and a sale on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestment of dividends and distributions, if any. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to GAAP. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(c)

Does not include expenses of the underlying funds in which the Fund invests.

(d)

Annualized.

(e)

The Fund accounts for mortgage dollar roll transactions, when applicable, as purchases and sales which, as a result, can increase its portfolio turnover rate.

(f)

The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short-term investments, certain derivatives and in-kind transactions (if any). If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1.

Organization

Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14 (the “Registered Investment Company” or “RIC”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The RIC is organized as a Maryland Corporation. These financial statements relate to the following series of the RIC: PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund and Government Income Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). The Funds are classified as diversified funds for the purposes of the 1940 Act.

The Funds have the following investment objectives:

 

     
 Fund                 Investment Objective(s)

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund

(“Floating Rate Income”)

       

to maximize current income. The secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation when consistent with the Fund’s primary objective.

PGIM Government Income Fund

(“Government Income”)

        to seek high current return.

 

2.

Accounting Policies

The Funds follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946 Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. The policies conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Funds consistently follow such policies in the preparation of their financial statements.

Securities Valuation: The Funds hold securities and other assets and liabilities that are fair valued as of the close of each day (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern time) the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for trading. As described in further detail below, the Funds’ investments are valued daily based on a number of factors, including the type of investment and whether market quotations are readily available. The RIC’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has approved the Funds’ valuation policies and procedures for security valuation and designated PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments” or the “Manager”) as the “Valuation Designee,” as defined by Rule 2a-5(b) under the 1940 Act, to perform the fair value determination relating to all Funds investments. Pursuant to the Board’s oversight, the Valuation Designee has established a Valuation Committee to perform the duties and responsibilities of the Valuation Designee under Rule 2a-5. The valuation procedures permit the Funds to utilize independent pricing vendor services, quotations from market makers,

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

and alternative valuation methods when market quotations are either not readily available or not deemed representative of fair value. Fair value is the estimated price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.

For the fiscal reporting period-end, securities and other assets and liabilities were fair valued at the close of the last U.S. business day. Trading in certain foreign securities may occur when the NYSE is closed (including weekends and holidays). Because such foreign securities trade in markets that are open on weekends and U.S. holidays, the values of some of the Funds’ foreign investments may change on days when investors cannot purchase or redeem Fund shares.

Various inputs determine how each Funds’ investments are valued, all of which are categorized according to the three broad levels (Level 1, 2, or 3) detailed in the Schedule of Investments and referred to herein as the “fair value hierarchy” in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820 Fair Value Measurement.

Common or preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) and derivative instruments, if applicable, that are traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price as of the close of trading on the applicable exchange where the security principally trades. Securities traded via NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. To the extent these securities are valued at the last sale price or NASDAQ official closing price, they are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. In the event that no sale or official closing price on a valuation date exists, these securities are generally valued at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, or at the last bid price in the absence of an ask price. These securities are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in open-end funds (other than ETFs) are valued at their net asset values as of the close of the NYSE on the date of valuation. These securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy since they may be purchased or sold at their net asset values on the date of valuation.

Fixed income securities traded in the OTC market are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such fixed income securities are typically valued using the market approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Funds utilize the market approach as the primary method to value securities when market prices of identical or comparable instruments are available. The third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated bid price are based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, yield curves, yield spreads, credit ratings, deal terms, tranche level attributes, default rates, cash flows, prepayment speeds, broker/dealer quotations and reported trades. Certain Level 3 securities are also

 

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valued using the market approach when obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing transaction prices for identical securities that have been used in excess of five business days. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.

Floating rate and other loans are generally valued at prices provided by approved independent pricing vendors. The pricing vendors utilize broker/dealer quotations and provide prices based on the average of such quotations. Floating rate and other loans valued using such vendor prices are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Floating rate and other loans valued based on a single broker quote or at the original transaction price in excess of five business days are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

OTC and centrally cleared derivative instruments are generally classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Such derivative instruments are typically valued using the market approach and/or income approach which generally involves obtaining data from an approved independent third-party vendor source. The Funds utilize the market approach when quoted prices in broker-dealer markets are available but also include consideration of alternative valuation approaches, including the income approach. In the absence of reliable market quotations, the income approach is typically utilized for purposes of valuing derivatives such as interest rate swaps based on a discounted cash flow analysis whereby the value of the instrument is equal to the present value of its future cash inflows or outflows. Such analysis includes projecting future cash flows and determining the discount rate (including the present value factors that affect the discount rate) used to discount the future cash flows. In addition, the third-party vendors’ valuation techniques used to derive the evaluated derivative price is based on evaluating observable inputs, including but not limited to, underlying asset prices, indices, spreads, interest rates and exchange rates. Certain derivatives may be classified as Level 3 when valued using the market approach by obtaining a single broker quote or when utilizing unobservable inputs in the income approach. During the reporting period, there were no changes to report with respect to the valuation approach and/or valuation techniques discussed above.

Securities and other assets that cannot be priced according to the methods described above are valued based on policies and procedures approved by the Board. In the event that unobservable inputs are used when determining such valuations, the securities will be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Altering one or more unobservable inputs may result in a significant change to a Level 3 security’s fair value measurement.

When determining the fair value of securities, some of the factors influencing the valuation include: the nature of any restrictions on disposition of the securities; assessment of the general liquidity of the securities; the issuer’s financial condition and the markets in which it does business; the cost of the investment; the size of the holding and the capitalization of the issuer; the prices of any recent transactions or bids/offers for such securities or any comparable securities; and any available analyst media or other reports or information deemed reliable by the Valuation Designee regarding the issuer or the markets or industry in

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

which it operates. Using fair value to price securities may result in a value that is different from a security’s most recent closing price and from the price used by other unaffiliated mutual funds to calculate their net asset values.

Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

(i) market value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities — at the exchange rate as of the valuation date;

(ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses — at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

Although the net assets of the Funds are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Funds do not generally isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities held at the end of the period. Similarly, the Funds do not isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of long-term portfolio securities sold during the period. Accordingly, holding period unrealized and realized foreign currency gains (losses) are included in the reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions on the Statements of Operations. Notwithstanding the above, the Fund does isolate the effect of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates when determining the gain (loss) upon the sale or maturity of foreign currency denominated debt obligations; such amounts are included in net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions.

Additionally, net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions represent net foreign exchange gains (losses) from the disposition of holdings of foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on investment transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest, dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains (losses) arise from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities (other than investments) at period end exchange rates.

Forward and Cross Currency Contracts: A forward currency contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated forward rate. The Fund enters into forward currency contracts, as defined in the prospectus, in order to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on its foreign portfolio holdings or

 

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on specific receivables and payables denominated in a foreign currency and to gain exposure to certain currencies. The contracts are valued daily at current forward exchange rates and any unrealized gain (loss) is included in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on forward and cross currency contracts. Gain (loss) is realized on the settlement date of the contract equal to the difference between the settlement value of the original and negotiated forward contracts. This gain (loss), if any, is included in net realized gain (loss) on forward and cross currency contract transactions. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of the counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Forward currency contracts involve risks from currency exchange rate and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty at the end of the contract’s life. A cross currency contract is a forward contract where a specified amount of one foreign currency will be exchanged for a specified amount of another foreign currency.

Financial Futures Contracts: A financial futures contract is an agreement to purchase (long) or sell (short) an agreed amount of securities at a set price for delivery on a future date. Upon entering into a financial futures contract, the Funds are required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash and/or other assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount. This amount is known as the “initial margin.” Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by the Funds each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. Such variation margin is recorded for financial statement purposes on a daily basis as unrealized gain (loss). When the contract expires or is closed, the gain (loss) is realized and is presented in the Statement of Operations as net realized gain (loss) on futures transactions. The cash amounts pledged for futures contracts are considered restricted cash and are included in “Due to broker-variation margin futures” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Certain Funds invested in financial futures contracts in order to hedge their existing portfolio securities, or securities the Funds intend to purchase, against fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing interest rates. Should interest rates move unexpectedly, the Funds may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the financial futures contracts and may realize a loss. The use of futures transactions involves the risk of imperfect correlation in movements in the price of futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying hedged assets. Since futures contracts are exchange-traded, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Funds since the exchanges’ clearinghouse acts as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures and guarantees the futures contracts against default.

Swap Agreements: Certain Funds entered into certain types of swap agreements detailed in the disclosures below. A swap agreement is an agreement to exchange the return generated by one instrument for the return generated by another instrument. Swap agreements are negotiated in the OTC market and may be executed either directly with a counterparty (“OTC-traded”) or through a central clearing facility, such as a registered exchange. Swap agreements are valued daily at current market value and any change in value is included in the net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on swap agreements. Centrally cleared

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

swaps pay or receive an amount known as “variation margin”, based on daily changes in the valuation of the swap contract. For OTC-traded, upfront premiums paid and received are shown as swap premiums paid and swap premiums received in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Risk of loss may exceed amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Swap agreements outstanding at period end, if any, are listed on the Schedule of Investments. The cash amounts pledged for swaps contracts are considered restricted cash and are included in “Deposit with broker for centrally cleared/exchange-traded derivatives” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Interest Rate Swaps: Interest rate swaps represent an agreement between counterparties to exchange cash flows based on the difference between two interest rates, applied to a notional principal amount for a specified period. Certain Funds are subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing their investment objective. Certain Funds used interest rate swaps to maintain their ability to generate steady cash flow by receiving a stream of fixed rate payments or to increase exposure to prevailing market rates by receiving floating rate payments. The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net present value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life.

Credit Default Swaps (“CDS”): CDS involve one party (the protection buyer) making a stream of payments to another party (the protection seller) in exchange for the right to receive a specified payment in the event of a default or as a result of a default (collectively a “credit event”) for the referenced entity (typically corporate issues or sovereign issues of an emerging country) on its obligation; or in the event of a write-down, principal shortfall, interest shortfall or default of all or part of the referenced entities comprising a credit index.

Certain Funds are subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives, and as such, has entered into CDS contracts to provide a measure of protection against defaults or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default or the reference entity’s credit soundness. CDS contracts generally trade based on a spread which represents the cost a protection buyer has to pay the protection seller. The protection buyer is said to be “short the credit” because the higher the contract value rises, the more the credit deteriorates. The value of the CDS contract increases for the protection buyer if the spread increases. A Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk for purchased CDS is the inability of the counterparty to honor the contract up to the notional value due to a credit event.

As a seller of protection on credit default swap agreements, the Fund generally receives an agreed upon payment from the buyer of protection throughout the term of the swap, provided no credit event occurs. As the seller, the Fund effectively increases its investment

 

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risk because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund may be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap.

The maximum amount of the payment that the Fund, as a seller of protection, could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be equal to the notional amount of the underlying security or index contract as a result of a credit event. This potential amount will be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements which the Fund entered into for the same referenced entity or index. As a buyer of protection, the Fund generally receives an amount up to the notional value of the swap if a credit event occurs.

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements where the Fund is the seller of protection as of period end are disclosed in the footnotes to the Schedule of Investments, if applicable. These spreads serve as indicators of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of default risk for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads and increased market value in absolute terms, when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

Total Return Swaps: In a total return swap, one party receives payments based on the market value of the security or the commodity involved, or total return of a specific referenced asset, such as an equity, index or bond, and in return pays a defined amount. Certain Funds are subject to risk exposures associated with the referenced asset in the normal course of pursuing their investment objectives. Certain Funds entered into total return swaps to manage their exposure to a security or an index. The Funds’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the change in the value of the security, in the Funds’ favor, from the point of entering into the contract.

Floating Rate and Other Loans: The Floating Rate Income Fund invested at least 80% of its investable assets in floating rate and other loans. Floating rate and other loans include loans that are privately negotiated between a corporate borrower and one or more financial institutions, including, but not limited to, term loans, revolvers, and other instruments issued in the floating rate and other loans market. Most bank loans are senior in rank (“senior loans”) in the event of bankruptcy to most other securities of the issuer, such as common stock or publicly-issued bonds. Bank loans are often secured by specific collateral of the issuer so that holders of the loans will have a priority claim on those assets in the event of default or bankruptcy of the issuer. The Fund acquires interests in loans directly (by way of assignment from the selling institution) and/or indirectly (by way of the purchase of a participation interest from the selling institution). Under a floating rate and other loans assignment, the Fund generally will succeed to all the rights and obligations of an assigning

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

lending institution and become a lender under the loan agreement with the relevant borrower in connection with that loan. Under a floating rate and other loans participation, the Fund generally will have a contractual relationship only with the lender, not with the relevant borrower. As a result, the Fund generally will have the right to receive payments of principal, interest, and any fees to which they are entitled only from the lender selling the participation and only upon receipt by the lender of the payments from the relevant borrower. The Fund may not directly benefit from the collateral supporting the debt obligation in which they have purchased the participation. As a result, the Fund will assume the credit risk of both the borrower and the institution selling the participation to the Funds. In addition, loans trade in an over-the counter market, and confirmation and settlement, which are effected through standardized procedures and documentation, may take significantly longer than seven days to complete. Extended trade settlement periods may, in unusual market conditions with a high volume of shareholder redemptions, present a risk to shareholders regarding the Fund’s ability to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time periods.

Reverse Repurchase Agreements: The Floating Rate Income Fund enters reverse repurchase agreements with qualified third-party broker-dealers in which the Fund sells securities to a bank or broker-dealer and agrees to repurchase the same securities at a mutually agreed upon date and price. The Fund receives securities and/or cash as collateral with a market value in-excess of the repurchase price to be paid by the Fund upon the maturity of the transaction. During the term of the agreement, the Fund continues to receive the principal and interest payments on the securities sold. Certain agreements have no stated maturity and can be terminated by either party at any time. Due to the short-term nature of reverse repurchase agreements, face value approximates fair value. Cash received in exchange for securities delivered plus accrued interest due to the counterparty is recorded as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Interest payments made by the Fund to the counterparties are recorded as a component of interest expense in the Statement of Operations.

Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities: Mortgage-backed securities are pass-through securities, meaning that principal and interest payments made by the borrower on the underlying mortgages are passed through to the Fund. Asset-backed securities directly or indirectly represent a participation interest in, or are secured by and payable from, a stream of payments generated by particular assets such as motor vehicle or credit card receivables. Asset-backed securities may be classified as pass-through certificates or collateralized obligations, such as collateralized bond obligations, collateralized loan obligations and other similarly structured securities. The value of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities varies with changes in interest rates and may be affected by changes in credit quality or value of the mortgage loans or other assets that support the securities.

 

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Stripped mortgage-backed securities are usually structured with two classes that receive different proportions of the interest (“IO”) and principal (“PO”) distributions on a pool of mortgage assets. Payments received for IOs are included in interest income on the Statements of Operations. Because no principal will be received at the maturity of an IO, adjustments are made to the cost of the security on a monthly basis until maturity. These adjustments are included in interest income on the Statements of Operations. Payments received for POs are treated as reductions to the cost and par value of the securities.

Master Netting Arrangements: The RIC, on behalf of each Fund is subject to various Master Agreements, or netting arrangements, with select counterparties. These are agreements which a subadviser may have negotiated and entered into on behalf of all or a portion of each Fund. A master netting arrangement between each Fund and the counterparty permits each Fund to offset amounts payable by each Fund to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and by the receipt of collateral from the counterparty by each Fund to cover each Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. However, there is no assurance that such mitigating factors are easily enforceable. In addition to master netting arrangements, the right to set-off exists when all the conditions are met such that each of the parties owes the other determinable amounts, the reporting party has the right to set-off the amount owed with the amount owed by the other party, the reporting party intends to set-off and the right of set-off is enforceable by law.

The RIC, on behalf of each Fund, is a party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) Master Agreements with certain counterparties that govern OTC derivative and foreign exchange contracts entered into from time to time. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties’ general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. With respect to certain counterparties, in accordance with the terms of the Master Agreements, collateral posted to each Fund is held in a segregated account by each Fund’s custodian and with respect to those amounts which can be sold or re-pledged, is presented in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral pledged by each Fund is segregated by each Fund’s custodian and identified in the Schedule of Investments. Collateral can be in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. Government or related agencies or other securities as agreed to by each Fund and the applicable counterparty. Collateral requirements are determined based on each Fund’s net position with each counterparty. Termination events applicable to each Fund may occur upon a decline in each Fund’s net assets below a specified threshold over a certain period of time. Termination events applicable to counterparties may occur upon a decline in the counterparty’s long-term and short-term credit ratings below a specified level. In each case, upon occurrence, the other party may elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all derivative and foreign exchange contracts outstanding, including the payment of any losses and costs resulting from such early termination, as reasonably determined by the terminating party. Any decision by one or more of each Fund’s counterparties to elect early termination could impact each Fund’s future derivative activity.

 

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In addition to each instrument’s primary underlying risk exposure (e.g. interest rate, credit, equity or foreign exchange, etc.), swap agreements involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit, market and documentation risk. Such risks involve the possibility that no liquid market for these agreements will exist, the counterparty to the agreement may default on its obligation to perform or disagree on the contractual terms of the agreement, and changes in net interest rates will be unfavorable. In connection with these agreements, securities in the portfolio may be identified or received as collateral from the counterparty in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide or receive assets of value and to serve as recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency of either party. Such OTC derivative agreements include conditions which, when materialized, give the counterparty the right to cause an early termination of the transactions under those agreements. Any election by the counterparty for early termination of the contract(s) may impact the amounts reported on financial statements.

Short sales and OTC contracts, including forward foreign currency exchange contracts, swaps, forward rate agreements and written options involve elements of both market and credit risk in excess of the amounts reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable. Such risks may be mitigated by engaging in master netting arrangements.

Warrants: Certain Funds held warrants acquired either through a direct purchase or pursuant to corporate actions. Warrants entitle the holder to buy a proportionate amount of common stock, or such other security that the issuer may specify, at a specific price and time through the expiration dates. Such warrants are held as long positions by the Funds until exercised, sold or expired. Warrants are valued at fair value in accordance with the Board approved fair valuation procedures.

Payment-In-Kind: Certain Funds invested in the open market or received pursuant to debt restructuring securities that pay-in-kind (“PIK”) the interest due on such debt instruments. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified, is added to the existing principal balance of the debt when issued bonds have the same terms as the bond or recorded as a separate bond when terms are different from the existing debt, and is recorded as interest income.

Delayed-Delivery Transactions: Certain Funds purchased or sold securities on a when-issued or delayed-delivery and forward commitment basis, including TBA securities. These transactions involve a commitment by the Fund to purchase or sell securities for a predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. When delayed-delivery purchases are outstanding, the Fund will set aside and maintain an amount of liquid assets sufficient to meet the purchase price in a segregated account until the settlement date. When purchasing a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Fund assume the rights and risks of ownership of the security,

 

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including the risk of price and yield fluctuations, and takes such fluctuations into account when determining its net asset value. The Fund may dispose of or renegotiate a delayed-delivery transaction subsequent to establishment, and may sell when-issued securities before they are delivered, which may result in a realized gain (loss). When selling a security on a delayed-delivery basis, the Fund forfeit their eligibility to realize future gains (losses) with respect to the security.

Securities Lending: The Funds lend their portfolio securities to banks and broker-dealers. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Collateral pledged by each borrower is invested in an affiliated money market fund and is marked to market daily, based on the previous day’s market value, such that the value of the collateral exceeds the value of the loaned securities. In the event of significant appreciation in value of the securities on loan on the last business day of the reporting period, the financial statements may reflect a collateral value that is less than the market value of the loaned securities. Such shortfall is remedied as described above. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Funds. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the Funds securities identical to the loaned securities. The remaining open loans of the securities lending transactions are considered overnight and continuous. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, the Funds has the right to repurchase the securities in the open market using the collateral.

The Funds recognizes income, net of any rebate and securities lending agent fees, for lending their securities in the form of fees or interest on the investment of any cash received as collateral. The borrower receives all interest and dividends from the securities loaned and such payments are passed back to the lender in amounts equivalent thereto, which are reflected in interest income or unaffiliated dividend income based on the nature of the payment on the Statement of Operations. The Funds also continues to recognize any unrealized gain (loss) in the market price of the securities loaned and on the change in the value of the collateral invested that may occur during the term of the loan. In addition, realized gain (loss) is recognized on changes in the value of the collateral invested upon liquidation of the collateral. Net earnings from securities lending are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.

Securities Transactions and Net Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from investment and currency transactions are calculated on the specific identification method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-date, or for certain foreign securities, when the Funds become aware of such dividends. Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on debt securities, as required, is recorded on the accrual basis. Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis, which may require the use of certain estimates by management that may differ from actual expense amounts. Net investment income or loss (other than class specific expenses and waivers, which are allocated as noted below) and unrealized and realized gains (losses) are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of adjusted net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Class specific expenses and waivers, where applicable, are charged to the respective share classes. Such

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

class specific expenses and waivers include distribution fees and distribution fee waivers, shareholder servicing fees, transfer agent’s fees and expenses, registration fees and fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, as applicable.

Taxes: It is each Fund’s policy to continue to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable net investment income and capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, interest and capital gains, if any, are recorded, net of reclaimable amounts, at the time the related income is earned.

Dividends and Distributions: Dividends and distributions to shareholders, which are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations and which may differ from GAAP, are recorded on the ex-date. Permanent book/tax differences relating to income and gain (loss) are reclassified between total distributable earnings (loss) and paid-in capital in excess of par, as appropriate. The chart below sets forth the expected frequency of dividend and capital gains distributions to shareholders. Various factors may impact the frequency of dividend distributions to shareholders, including but not limited to adverse market conditions or portfolio holding-specific events.

 

   
 Expected Distribution Schedule to Shareholders*    Frequency 

Net Investment Income

   Monthly 

Short-Term Capital Gains

   Annually 

Long-Term Capital Gains

   Annually 

 

*

Under certain circumstances, each Fund may make more than one distribution of short-term and/or long-term capital gains during a fiscal year.

Estimates: The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

3.

Agreements

The RIC, on behalf of each Fund has entered into management agreements with the Manager pursuant to which it has responsibility for all investment advisory services, including supervision of each subadviser’s performance of such services, and for rendering administrative services with respect to each Fund.

The Manager has entered into subadvisory agreements with PGIM, Inc., which provides subadvisory services to each Fund through its business unit PGIM Fixed Income and PGIM Limited (collectively the “subadviser”). The Manager pays for the services of the subadviser.

 

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Fees payable under the management agreement are computed daily and paid monthly. For the reporting period ended August 31, 2024, the contractual and effective management fee rates were as follows:

 

 Fund

   Management Fee   

Effective

Management Fee,

before any waiver

and/or expense

reimbursements

 Floating Rate Income

  

0.65% on average daily net assets up

to and including $5 billion;

0.625% on average daily net assets

exceeding $5 billion.

   0.65%

 Government Income

  

0.470% on average daily net assets

up to $1 billion;

0.420% on average daily net assets

from $1 billion to $2 billion;

0.320% on average daily net assets

from $2 billion to $3 billion;

0.270% on average daily net assets

over $3 billion.

   0.47

The Manager has contractually agreed, through June 30, 2025, to limit total annual operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. This contractual waiver excludes interest, brokerage, taxes (such as income and foreign withholding taxes, stamp duty and deferred tax expenses), acquired fund fees and expenses, extraordinary expenses, and certain other Fund expenses such as dividend and interest expense and broker charges on short sales.

Where applicable, the Manager agrees, to waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives such expenses on any other share class and, in addition, total annual operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual operating expenses for Class Z shares. Fees and/or expenses waived and/or reimbursed by the Manager for the purpose of preventing the expenses from exceeding a certain expense ratio limit may be recouped by the Manager within the same fiscal year during which such waiver and/or reimbursement is made if such recoupment can be realized without exceeding the expense limit in effect at the time of the waiver/reimbursement and/or recoupment for that fiscal year, as applicable. The expense limitations attributable to each class are as follows:

 

 Fund

   Class Expense 
Limitation

 Floating Rate Income - Class A

   0.95%

 Floating Rate Income - Class C

   1.70  

 Floating Rate Income - Class Z

   0.70  

 Floating Rate Income - Class R6

   0.65  

 Government Income - Class A

  

 Government Income - Class C

  

 Government Income - Class R

  

 Government Income - Class Z

   0.48  

 Government Income - Class R6

   0.47  

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

The RIC, on behalf of each Fund, has a distribution agreement with Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (“PIMS”), which acts as the distributor of the Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Z and Class R6 shares of each Fund. Each Fund compensates PIMS for distributing and servicing each Fund’s Class A, Class C and Class R shares, pursuant to the plans of distribution (the “Distribution Plans”), regardless of expenses actually incurred by PIMS.

Pursuant to the Distribution Plans, each Fund compensates PIMS for distribution related activities at an annual rate based on average daily net assets per class. PIMS has contractually agreed through June 30, 2025 to limit such fees on certain classes of the Government Income Fund based on the average daily net assets. The distribution fees are accrued daily and payable monthly.

Each Fund’s annual gross and net distribution rates, where applicable, are as follows:

 

     
  Fund    Gross Distribution Fee    Net Distribution Fee 

Floating Rate Income - Class A

   0.25%    0.25%

Floating Rate Income - Class C

   1.00      1.00  

Floating Rate Income - Class Z

   N/A      N/A  

Floating Rate Income - Class R6

   N/A      N/A  

Government Income - Class A

   0.25      0.25  

Government Income - Class C

   1.00      1.00  

Government Income - Class R

   0.75      0.50  

Government Income - Class Z

   N/A      N/A  

Government Income - Class R6

   N/A      N/A  

For the reporting period ended August 31, 2024, PIMS received front-end sales charges (“FESL”) resulting from sales of certain class shares and contingent deferred sales charges (“CDSC”) imposed upon redemptions by certain shareholders. From these fees, PIMS paid such sales charges to broker-dealers, who in turn paid commissions to salespersons and incurred other distribution costs. The sales charges are as follows where applicable:

 

     
  Fund    FESL        CDSC  

Floating Rate Income - Class A

   $ 63,070      $ 9,830  

Floating Rate Income - Class C

            4,694  

Government Income - Class A

     18,214        166  

Government Income - Class C

            100  

PGIM Investments, PGIM, Inc., PGIM Limited and PIMS are indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential Financial, Inc. (“Prudential”).

 

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4.

Other Transactions with Affiliates

Prudential Mutual Fund Services LLC (“PMFS”), an affiliate of PGIM Investments and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Prudential, serves as the Funds’ transfer agent and shareholder servicing agent. Transfer agent’s fees and expenses in the Statement of Operations include certain out-of-pocket expenses paid to non-affiliates, where applicable.

The Funds may invest their overnight sweep cash in the PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (the “Core Government Fund”), a series of the Prudential Government Money Market Fund, Inc., and their securities lending cash collateral in the PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (the “Money Market Fund”), a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios 2, each registered under the 1940 Act and managed by PGIM Investments. PGIM Investments and/or its affiliates are paid fees or reimbursed for providing their services to the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund. In addition to the realized and unrealized gains on investments in the Core Government Fund and the Money Market Fund, earnings from such investments are disclosed on the Statement of Operations as “Affiliated dividend income” and “Income from securities lending, net”, respectively.

The Funds may enter into certain securities purchase or sale transactions under Board approved Rule 17a-7 procedures. Rule 17a-7 is an exemptive rule under the 1940 Act that, subject to certain conditions, permits purchase and sale transactions among affiliated investment companies, or between an investment company and a person that is affiliated solely by reason of having a common (or affiliated) investment adviser, common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. For the reporting period ended August 31, 2024, no Rule 17a-7 transactions were entered into by the Funds.

 

5.

Portfolio Securities

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S. Government securities) for the reporting period ended August 31, 2024, were as follows:

 

 Fund    Cost of
Purchases
     Proceeds
from Sales
 

 Floating Rate Income

   $ 1,065,095,254      $ 960,727,573   

 Government Income

     102,929,099        145,368,719   

A summary of the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of shares of affiliated mutual funds for the reporting period ended August 31, 2024, is presented as follows:

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Floating Rate Income:

 

   Value,

 Beginning

    of

 Period

   Cost of
Purchases
  

Proceeds

from Sales

  

Change in

Unrealized

Gain

(Loss)

  

Realized

Gain

(Loss)

  

Value,

End of

Period

  

Shares,

End

of

Period

     Income  

 Long-Term Investments - Affiliated Exchange-Traded Fund(wa):

                  

 PGIM Active High Yield Bond ETF(1)

             

 $     —

   $   861,897    $     —    $20,353     $    —    $   882,250        25,000      $ 12,192  

 Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Funds:

                  

 PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.562%)(1)(wa)

             

  35,419,001

    319,812,145      311,866,970       —      —      43,364,176    43,364,176      535,535  

 PGIM Institutional Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.595%)(1)(b)(wa)

             

  16,673,934

      44,066,845      60,738,852     (1,230)     (697)         —        —       16,876 (2) 

 $52,092,935

   $363,878,990    $372,605,822    $(1,230)    $(697)    $43,364,176         $ 552,411  

 $52,092,935

   $364,740,887    $372,605,822    $19,123     $(697)    $44,246,426         $ 564,603  

Government Income:

 

   Value,

 Beginning

    of

 Period

   Cost of
Purchases
  

Proceeds

from Sales

  

Change in

Unrealized

Gain

(Loss)

  

Realized

Gain

(Loss)

  

Value,

End of

Period

  

Shares,

End

of

Period

   Income   

 Short-Term Investments - Affiliated Mutual Fund:

                  

 PGIM Core Government Money Market Fund (7-day effective yield 5.562%)(1)(wb)

             

 $2,425,135

   $50,738,295    $51,470,613    $—    $—    $1,692,817    1,692,817      $63,078   

 

(1)

The Fund did not have any capital gain distributions during the reporting period.

(2)

The amount, or a portion thereof, represents the affiliated securities lending income shown on the Statement of Operations.

(b)

Represents security, or portion thereof, purchased with cash collateral received for securities on loan and includes dividend reinvestment.

(wa)

Represents investments in Funds affiliated with the Manager.

(wb)

Represents an investment in a Fund affiliated with the Manager.

 

6.

Tax Information

The United States federal income tax basis of the Funds’ investments and the net unrealized depreciation as of August 31, 2024 were as follows:

 

 Fund    Tax Basis              Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
             Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
            Net
Unrealized
Depreciation
 

 Floating Rate Income

   $ 2,256,073,219                $ 42,508,235                 $ (139,676,647             $ (97,168,412 )   

 Government Income

     290,122,336                 5,627,696                  (24,936,691              (19,308,995 )   

 

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The GAAP basis may differ from tax basis due to certain tax-related adjustments.

For federal income tax purposes, the following Funds had an approximated capital loss carryforward as of February 29, 2024 which can be carried forward for an unlimited period. No capital gains distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders until net gains have been realized in excess of such losses.

 

     
 Fund    Capital Loss
Carryforward
     Capital Loss
 Carryforward Utilized 

Floating Rate Income

     $283,802,000         $—  

Government Income

     62,063,000            

The Manager has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken on federal, state and local income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements for the current reporting period. Since tax authorities can examine previously filed tax returns, the Funds’ U.S. federal and state tax returns for each of the four fiscal years up to the most recent fiscal year ended February 29, 2024 are subject to such review.

 

7.

Capital and Ownership

The Floating Rate Income Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class Z and Class R6 shares. The Government Income Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class R, Class Z and Class R6 shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 2.25% for the Floating Rate Income Fund and 3.25% for the Government Income Fund. Investors who purchase $500,000 or more of Class A shares and sell those shares within 12 months of purchase are subject to a CDSC of 1% on sales although these purchases are not subject to a front-end sales charge. The Class A CDSC is waived for certain retirement and/or benefit plans. A special exchange privilege is also available for shareholders who qualified to purchase Class A shares at net asset value. Class C shares are sold with a CDSC of 1% on sales made within 12 months of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on a monthly basis approximately eight years (ten years prior to January 22, 2021) after purchase. Class R shares are available to certain retirement plans, clearing and settlement firms. Class R, Class Z and Class R6 shares are not subject to any sales or redemption charges and are available exclusively for sale to a limited group of investors.

Under certain circumstances, an exchange may be made from specified share classes of each Fund to one or more other share classes of each Fund as presented in the table of transactions in shares of beneficial interest, below.

The RIC is authorized to issue 5,750,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share. The authorized shares of the Funds are currently classified and designated as

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

follows:

 

   
 Fund     Number of Shares   

Floating Rate Income - Class A

     150,000,000   

Floating Rate Income - Class C

     100,000,000   

Floating Rate Income - Class Z

     2,000,000,000   

Floating Rate Income - Class R6

     1,000,000,000   

Government Income - Class A

     230,000,000   

Government Income - Class B

     5,000,000   

Government Income - Class C

     495,000,000   

Government Income - Class R

     500,000,000   

Government Income - Class Z

     500,000,000   

Government Income - Class T

     270,000,000   

Government Income - Class R6

     500,000,000   

The Funds currently do not have any Class B or Class T shares outstanding.

As of August 31, 2024, Prudential, through its affiliated entities, including affiliated funds (if applicable), owned shares of each Fund as follows:

 

       
 Fund    Number of Shares         Percentage of
 Outstanding Shares 

Floating Rate Income–Class Z

   49,875      0.1%

At the reporting period end, the number of shareholders holding greater than 5% of the Funds are as follows

 

       
 Fund    Number of Shareholders          Percentage of Outstanding Shares 

 Affiliated:

                   

Floating Rate Income

               

Government Income

                 

 Unaffiliated:

                     

Floating Rate Income

     6            74.1  

Government Income

     5             60.2   

 

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Transactions in shares of common stock were as follows:

Floating Rate Income:

 

       
 Share Class    Shares             Amount  

 Class A

                         

 Six months ended August 31, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     3,813,996              $ 34,679,873  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     909,759                8,278,904  

Shares purchased

     (3,939,261              (35,838,169

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     784,494                7,120,608  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

     390,593                3,553,024  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (270,099              (2,454,434

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     904,988              $ 8,219,198  

 Year ended February 29, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     8,314,896              $ 74,659,942  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     1,768,914                   15,885,043  

Shares purchased

     (9,304,086              (83,493,240

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     779,724                7,051,745  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

     735,188                6,591,587  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (524,808              (4,701,155

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     990,104              $ 8,942,177  

 Class C

                         

 Six months ended August 31, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     547,490              $ 4,987,365  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     221,578                2,017,971  

Shares purchased

     (756,395              (6,879,993

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     12,673                125,343  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (267,167              (2,430,975

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (254,494            $ (2,305,632

 Year ended February 29, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     1,264,260              $ 11,361,003  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     490,706                4,406,751  

Shares purchased

     (2,491,857              (22,314,005

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     (736,891              (6,546,251

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (425,682              (3,819,670

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (1,162,573            $ (10,365,921

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Floating Rate Income (cont’d.):

 

       
 Share Class    Shares             Amount  

Class Z

                         

Six months ended August 31, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     38,789,986              $ 353,393,948  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     7,634,716                69,553,571  

Shares purchased

     (40,370,205              (367,440,914

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     6,054,497                55,506,605  

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

     280,226                2,549,680  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (179,113              (1,631,049

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     6,155,610              $ 56,425,236  

Year ended February 29, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     65,135,149              $ 585,895,333  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     16,051,718                144,180,446  

Shares purchased

     (143,083,136              (1,277,412,597

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     (61,896,269              (547,336,818

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

     732,134                6,557,433  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (1,322,616              (11,849,732

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (62,486,751            $ (552,629,117

Class R6

                         

Six months ended August 31, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     1,926,751              $ 17,557,012  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     727,236                6,627,614  

Shares purchased

     (6,457,115              (58,952,200

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     (3,803,128              (34,767,574

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

     46,202                419,977  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (684              (6,223

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (3,757,610            $ (34,353,820

Year ended February 29, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     8,760,863              $ 79,100,563  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     1,911,747                17,162,370  

Shares purchased

     (20,832,111              (186,601,411

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     (10,159,501              (90,338,478

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

     925,337                8,286,812  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (119,554              (1,065,275

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (9,353,718            $ (83,116,941

 

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Government Income:

 

       
 Share Class    Shares             Amount  

Class A

                         

Six months ended August 31, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     604,776              $ 4,728,352  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     287,943                2,251,926  

Shares purchased

     (1,586,910              (12,407,062

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     (694,191              (5,426,784

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

     34,172                266,165  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (34,691              (271,084

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (694,710            $ (5,431,703

Year ended February 29, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     2,092,789              $ 16,456,529  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     606,196                    4,744,361  

Shares purchased

     (7,366,723              (56,576,939

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     (4,667,738              (35,376,049

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

     63,531                500,603  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (98,040              (769,598

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (4,702,247            $ (35,645,044

Class C

                         

Six months ended August 31, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     22,435              $ 177,649  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     4,703                36,864  

Shares purchased

     (56,172              (438,615

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     (29,034              (224,102

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (28,854              (227,407

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (57,888            $ (451,509

Year ended February 29, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     175,000              $ 1,396,842  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     10,580                83,011  

Shares purchased

     (130,478              (1,027,318

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     55,102                452,535  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (40,986              (322,915

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     14,116              $ 129,620  

Class R

                         

Six months ended August 31, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     47,434              $ 367,610  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     10,272                80,425  

Shares purchased

     (237,938              (1,898,469

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (180,232            $ (1,450,434

 

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Government Income (cont’d.):

 

       
 Share Class    Shares             Amount  

Year ended February 29, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     126,722              $ 995,171  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     20,457                160,416  

Shares purchased

     (147,424              (1,160,834

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (245            $ (5,247

Class Z

                         

Six months ended August 31, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     1,369,164              $ 10,633,454  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     206,756                1,611,929  

Shares purchased

     (7,852,605              (61,788,701

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     (6,276,685              (49,543,318

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

     30,076                234,810  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (13,470              (103,558

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (6,260,079            $ (49,412,066

Year ended February 29, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     13,220,362              $ 104,238,443  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     879,580                    6,883,849  

Shares purchased

     (31,514,217              (243,910,667

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     (17,414,275              (132,788,375

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

     79,533                624,979  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (32,073              (253,948

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (17,366,815            $ (132,417,344

Class R6

                         

Six months ended August 31, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     547,884              $ 4,278,515  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     151,549                1,181,532  

Shares purchased

     (1,762,268              (13,778,454

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     (1,062,835              (8,318,407

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

     19,474                151,611  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (6,563              (50,537

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (1,049,924            $ (8,217,333

 

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Government Income (cont’d.):

 

       
 Share Class    Shares             Amount  

Year ended February 29, 2024:

                         

Shares sold

     1,964,322              $ 15,448,908  

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

     366,468                    2,861,689  

Shares purchased

     (4,573,433              (35,514,938

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding before conversion

     (2,242,643              (17,204,341

Shares issued upon conversion from other share class(es)

     29,858                233,228  

Shares purchased upon conversion into other share class(es)

     (1,562              (12,349

Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding

     (2,214,347            $ (16,983,462

 

8.

Borrowings

The RIC, on behalf of each Fund, along with other affiliated registered investment companies (the “Participating Funds”), is a party to a Syndicated Credit Agreement (“SCA”) with a group of banks. The purpose of the SCA is to provide an alternative source of temporary funding for capital share redemptions. The table below provides details of the SCA in effect at the reporting period-end.

 

   
      SCA

Term of Commitment

   9/29/2023 – 9/26/2024

Total Commitment

   Tranche A: $1,200,000,000 Tranche B: $125,000,000*

Annualized Commitment Fee on the

Unused Portion of the SCA

   0.15%

Annualized Interest Rate on

Borrowings

   1.00% plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the daily SOFR rate plus 0.10% or (3) zero percent

 

*

Only PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund and one other fund are party to, and are allocated commitment fees related to, Tranche B of the SCA, in addition to Tranche A. The other Participating Funds are only party to Tranche A of the SCA.

Subsequent to the reporting period end, the SCA has been renewed and effective September 27, 2024 through September 25, 2025 will provide a commitment of $1,325,000,000, of which $1,200,000,000 (“Tranche A”) will be available for all Participating Funds, and of which $125,000,000 (“Tranche B”) will be solely available to the Floating Rate Income and one other fund (the “Floating Rate Funds”). The commitment fee allocated to the Participating Funds will continue to be 0.15% of the unused portion of the Tranche A SCA and the commitment fee allocated to the Floating Rate Funds will be 0.15% of the unused portion of the Tranche B SCA. The interest on borrowings under the renewed SCA will be paid monthly and at a per annum interest rate of 1.00% plus the higher of (1) the effective federal funds rate, (2) the daily SOFR rate plus 0.10% or (3) zero percent.

Certain affiliated registered investment companies that are parties to the SCA include portfolios that are subject to a predetermined mathematical formula used to manage certain

 

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benefit guarantees offered under variable annuity contracts. The formula may result in large scale asset flows into and out of these portfolios. Consequently, these portfolios may be more likely to utilize the SCA for purposes of funding redemptions. It may be possible for those portfolios to fully exhaust the committed amount of the SCA, thereby requiring the Manager to allocate available funding per a Board-approved methodology designed to treat the Participating Funds in the SCA equitably.

The Funds utilized the SCA during the reporting period ended August 31, 2024. The average balance outstanding is for the number of days the Funds utilized the credit facility.

 

             
 Fund         

Average

Balance

 Outstanding 

 

Weighted

Average

 Interest Rates 

 

Number

of Days

 Outstanding 

 

Maximum

Balance
Outstanding

  

Balance

Outstanding at

August 31, 2024

Floating Rate Income

              $7,625,731       6.42     52       $30,693,000        $— 

Government Income

              241,000        6.41        3        241,000        — 

 

9.

Risks of Investing in the Funds

Each Fund’s principal risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below. For further information on the Fund’s risks applicable to any given Fund, please refer to the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information of that Fund.

 

       
 Risks   

Floating Rate

Income

  

 Government 

Income

     

Adjustable and Floating Rate Securities

   X        

Covenant-Life

   X        

Credit

   X    X     

Debt Obligations

   X    X     

Derivatives

   X    X     

Economic and Market Events

   X    X     

Emerging Markets

   X        

Floating Rate and Other Loans

   X        

Foreign Securities

   X        

Increase in Expenses

   X    X     

Interest Rate

   X    X     

Junk Bonds

   X        

Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption

   X    X     

Leverage

   X        

Liquidity

   X        

Loan Liquidity and Settlement

   X        

Management

   X        

Market Disruption and Geopolitical

   X    X     

Market

   X    X     

 

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 Risks    Floating Rate
Income
  

 Government 

Income

       

Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities

      X         

Portfolio Turnover

   X    X         

U.S. Government and Agency Securities

      X         

Adjustable and Floating Rate Securities Risk: The value of adjustable and floating rate securities may lag behind the value of fixed rate securities when interest rates change. Such securities may be subject to extended settlement periods (longer than seven days) and in unusual market conditions, with a high volume of shareholder redemptions, may present a risk of loss to the Fund or may impair the Fund’s ability satisfy shareholder redemption requests.

“Covenant-Lite” Risk: Some of the loans or debt obligations in which the Fund may invest or get exposure to may be “covenant-lite”, which means the loans or obligations contain fewer financial maintenance covenants than other loans or obligations (in some cases, none) and do not include terms which allow the lender to monitor the borrower’s performance and declare a default if certain criteria are breached. An investment by the Fund in a covenant-lite loan may potentially hinder the ability to reprice credit risk associated with the issuer and reduce the ability to restructure a problematic loan and mitigate potential loss. The Fund may also experience difficulty, expenses or delays in enforcing its rights on its holdings of covenant-lite loans or obligations. As a result of these risks, the Fund’s exposure to losses may be increased, which could result in an adverse impact on the Fund’s net income and NAV.

Credit Risk: This is the risk that the issuer, the guarantor or the insurer of a fixed income security, or the counterparty to a contract, may be unable or unwilling to make timely principal and interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Additionally, fixed income securities could lose value due to a loss of confidence in the ability of the issuer, guarantor, insurer or counterparty to pay back debt. The lower the credit quality of a bond, the more sensitive it is to credit risk.

Debt Obligations Risk: Debt obligations are fixed income investments that are subject to credit risk, market risk and interest rate risk. The Fund’s holdings, share price, yield and total return may also fluctuate in response to bond market movements. The value of bonds may decline for issuer-related reasons, including management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods and services. Certain types of fixed income obligations also may be subject to “call and redemption risk,” which is the risk that the issuer may call a bond held by the Fund for redemption before it matures and the Fund may not be able to reinvest at the same rate of interest and therefore would earn less income.

Derivatives Risk: Derivatives involve special risks and costs and may result in losses to the Fund. The successful use of derivatives requires sophisticated management, and, to the extent that derivatives are used, the Fund will depend on the subadviser’s ability to analyze

 

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and manage derivatives transactions. The prices of derivatives may move in unexpected ways, especially in abnormal market conditions. Some derivatives are “leveraged” or may create economic leverage for the Fund and therefore may magnify or otherwise increase investment losses to the Fund. The Fund’s use of derivatives may also increase the amount of taxes payable by shareholders.

Other risks arise from the potential inability to terminate or sell derivatives positions. A liquid secondary market may not always exist for the Fund’s derivatives positions. In fact, many over-the-counter derivative instruments will not have liquidity beyond the counterparty to the instrument. Over-the-counter derivative instruments also involve the risk that the other party will not meet its obligations to the Fund. The use of derivatives also exposes the Fund to operational issues, such as documentation and settlement issues, systems failures, inadequate control and human error.

Derivatives may also involve legal risks, such as insufficient documentation, the lack of capacity or authority of a counterparty to execute or settle a transaction, and the legality and enforceability of derivatives contracts. The U.S. Government and foreign governments have adopted (and may adopt further) regulations governing derivatives markets, including mandatory clearing of certain derivatives, margin and reporting requirements and risk exposure limitations. Regulation of derivatives may make derivatives more costly, limit their availability or utility to the Fund, or otherwise adversely affect their performance or disrupt markets.

Economic and Market Events Risk: Events in the U.S. and global financial markets, including actions taken by the U.S. Federal Reserve or foreign central banks to stimulate or stabilize economic growth or the functioning of the securities markets, or otherwise reduce inflation, may at times result in unusually high market volatility, which could negatively impact performance. Governmental efforts to curb inflation often have negative effects on the level of economic activity. Relatively reduced liquidity in credit and fixed income markets could adversely affect issuers worldwide.

Emerging Markets Risk: The risks of foreign investments are greater for investments in or exposed to emerging markets. Emerging market countries typically have economic and political systems that are less fully developed, and can be expected to be less stable, than those of more developed countries. For example, the economies of such countries can be subject to rapid and unpredictable rates of inflation or deflation. Low trading volumes may result in a lack of liquidity and price volatility. Emerging market countries may have policies that restrict investment by non-U.S. investors, or that prevent non-U.S. investors from withdrawing their money at will.

 

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The Fund may invest in some emerging markets that subject it to risks such as those associated with illiquidity, custody of assets, different settlement and clearance procedures and asserting legal title under a developing legal and regulatory regime to a greater degree than in developed markets or even in other emerging markets.

Floating Rate and Other Loans Risk: The Fund’s ability to receive payments of principal and interest and other amounts in connection with loans (whether through participations, assignments or otherwise) will depend primarily on the financial condition of the borrower. The failure by the Fund to receive scheduled interest or principal payments on a loan because of a default, bankruptcy or any other reason would adversely affect the income of the Fund and would likely reduce the value of its assets. Even with loans secured by collateral, there is the risk that the value of the collateral may decline, may be insufficient to meet the obligations of the borrower, or be difficult to liquidate. In the event of a default, the Fund may have difficulty collecting on any collateral and would not have the ability to collect on any collateral for an uncollateralized loan. Further, the Fund’s access to collateral, if any, may be limited by bankruptcy laws. Due to the nature of the private syndication of senior loans, including, for example, lack of publicly-available information, some senior loans are not as easily purchased or sold as publicly-traded securities. In addition, loan participations generally are subject to restrictions on transfer, and only limited opportunities may exist to sell loan participations in secondary markets. As a result, it may be difficult for the Fund to value loans or sell loans at an acceptable price when it wants to sell them. Loans trade in an OTC market, and confirmation and settlement, which are effected through standardized procedures and documentation, may take significantly longer than seven days to complete. Extended trade settlement periods may, in unusual market conditions with a high volume of shareholder redemptions, present a risk to shareholders regarding the Fund’s ability to pay redemption proceeds in a timely manner. In some instances, loans and loan participations are not rated by independent credit rating agencies; in such instances, a decision by the Fund to invest in a particular loan or loan participation could depend exclusively on the subadviser’s credit analysis of the borrower, or in the case of a loan participation, of the intermediary holding the portion of the loan that the Fund has purchased. To the extent the Fund invests in loans of non-U.S. issuers, the risks of investing in non-U.S. issuers are applicable. Loans may not be considered to be “securities” and as a result may not benefit from the protections of the federal securities laws, including anti-fraud protections and those with respect to the use of material non-public information, so that purchasers, such as the Fund, may not have the benefit of these protections. If the Fund is in possession of material non-public information about a borrower as a result of its investment in such borrower’s loan, the Fund may not be able to enter into a transaction with respect to a publicly-traded security of the borrower when it would otherwise be advantageous to do so.

Foreign Securities Risk: Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers (including those denominated in U.S. dollars) may involve more risk than investing in securities of U.S. issuers. Foreign political, economic and legal systems, especially those in developing and emerging market countries, may be less stable and more volatile than in the United States. Foreign legal systems generally have fewer regulatory requirements than the U.S. legal system, particularly those of emerging markets. In general, less information is publicly

 

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available with respect to non-U.S. companies than U.S. companies. Non-U.S. companies generally are not subject to the same accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards as are U.S. companies. Additionally, the changing value of foreign currencies and changes in exchange rates could also affect the value of the assets the Fund holds and the Fund’s performance. Certain foreign countries may impose restrictions on the ability of issuers of foreign securities to make payment of principal and interest or dividends to investors located outside the country, due to blockage of foreign currency exchanges or otherwise. Investments in emerging markets are subject to greater volatility and price declines.

In addition, the Fund’s investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to the risks of nationalization or expropriation of assets, imposition of currency exchange controls or restrictions on the repatriation of non-U.S. currency, confiscatory taxation and adverse diplomatic developments. Special U.S. tax considerations may apply.

Increase in Expenses Risk: Your actual cost of investing in the Fund may be higher than the expenses shown in the expense table in the Fund’s prospectus for a variety of reasons. For example, expense ratios may be higher than those shown if average net assets decrease. Net assets are more likely to decrease and Fund expense ratios are more likely to increase when markets are volatile. Active and frequent trading of Fund securities can increase expenses.

Interest Rate Risk: The value of your investment may go down when interest rates rise. A rise in rates tends to have a greater impact on the prices of longer term or duration debt securities. Similarly, a rise in interest rates may also have a greater negative impact on the value of equity securities whose issuers expect earnings further out in the future. For example, a fixed income security with a duration of three years is expected to decrease in value by approximately 3% if interest rates increase by 1%. This is referred to as “duration risk.” When interest rates fall, the issuers of debt obligations may prepay principal more quickly than expected, and the Fund may be required to reinvest the proceeds at a lower interest rate. This is referred to as “prepayment risk.” For premium bonds (bonds acquired at prices that exceed their par or principal value) purchased by the Fund, prepayment risk may be elevated. When interest rates rise, debt obligations may be repaid more slowly than expected, and the value of the Fund’s holdings may fall sharply. This is referred to as “extension risk.” The Fund may lose money if short-term or long-term interest rates rise sharply or in a manner not anticipated by the subadviser.

Junk Bonds Risk: High-yield, high-risk bonds have predominantly speculative characteristics, including particularly high credit risk. Junk bonds tend to have lower market liquidity than higher-rated securities. The liquidity of particular issuers or industries within a particular investment category may shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning. The non-investment grade bond market can experience sudden and sharp price swings and

 

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become illiquid due to a variety of factors, including changes in economic forecasts, stock market activity, large sustained sales by major investors, a high profile default or a change in the market’s psychology.

Large Shareholder and Large Scale Redemption Risk: Certain individuals, accounts, funds (including funds affiliated with the Manager) or institutions, including the Manager and its affiliates, may from time to time own or control a substantial amount of the Fund’s shares. There is no requirement that these entities maintain their investment in the Fund. There is a risk that such large shareholders or that the Fund’s shareholders generally may redeem all or a substantial portion of their investments in the Fund in a short period of time, which could have a significant negative impact on the Fund’s NAV, liquidity, and brokerage costs. Large redemptions could also result in tax consequences to shareholders and impact the Fund’s ability to implement its investment strategy. The Fund’s ability to pursue its investment objective after one or more large scale redemptions may be impaired and, as a result, the Fund may invest a larger portion of its assets in cash or cash equivalents.

Leverage Risk: Certain transactions in which the Fund may engage may give rise to leverage. The use of leverage exaggerates the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of the Fund’s holdings, and makes any change in the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) greater than it would be without the use of leverage. This could result in increased volatility of investment return.

Liquidity Risk: Liquidity risk is the risk that the Fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Fund may invest in instruments that trade in lower volumes and are more illiquid than other investments. If the Fund is forced to sell these investments to pay redemption proceeds or for other reasons, the Fund may lose money. In addition, when there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, the Fund may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the instrument at all. An inability to sell a portfolio position can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent the Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.

Loan Liquidity and Settlement Risk: The Fund’s investments in loans may subject it to additional illiquidity risks. Loans generally are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. The liquidity of loans, including the volume and frequency of secondary market trading in such loans, varies significantly over time and among individual loans. For example, if the credit quality of a loan unexpectedly declines significantly, secondary market trading in that loan can also decline for a period of time. During periods of infrequent trading, valuing a loan can be more difficult and buying and selling a loan at an acceptable price can be more difficult and delayed. Difficulty in selling a loan can result in a loss. Certain of the Fund’s assets may be invested in assets that are considerably less liquid than debt instruments traded on national exchanges. Market quotations for such assets may be volatile and/or subject to large spreads between bid and ask prices. Loans trade in an over-the-counter market, and confirmation and settlement may take significantly longer than seven days to complete. Extended trade settlement periods may, in unusual market

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

conditions with a high volume of shareholder redemptions, present a risk to shareholders regarding the Fund’s ability to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time periods stated in the Fund’s prospectus. To the extent the extended loan settlement process gives rise to short-term liquidity needs, such as the need to satisfy redemption requests, the Fund may hold cash, sell investments or borrow from banks.

The Fund may borrow to meet redemptions and may choose to keep such borrowings outstanding until loans or other portfolio transactions settle or for other extended periods. During the period when borrowings are outstanding, the Fund will incur interest expense. The Fund’s portfolio may also be subject to greater volatility during periods of borrowing, which can have an adverse impact on the Fund’s net asset value. The Fund will be required to maintain specified asset coverage by applicable federal securities laws and the terms of its credit facility with the lender with respect to its borrowings. The Fund may be required to dispose of portfolio investments on unfavorable terms if market fluctuations or other factors cause the Fund to fail to meet its asset coverage requirements.

Management Risk: Actively managed funds are subject to management risk. The subadviser will apply investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but the subadviser’s judgments about the attractiveness, value or market trends affecting a particular security, industry or sector or about market movements may be incorrect. Additionally, the investments selected for the Fund may underperform the markets in general, the Fund’s benchmark and other funds with similar investment objectives.

Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks: Market disruption can be caused by economic, financial or political events and factors, including but not limited to, international wars or conflicts (including Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war), geopolitical developments (including trading and tariff arrangements, sanctions and cybersecurity attacks), instability in regions such as Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, terrorism, natural disasters and public health epidemics (including the outbreak of COVID-19 globally).

The extent and duration of such events and resulting market disruptions cannot be predicted, but could be substantial and could magnify the impact of other risks to the Fund. These and other similar events could adversely affect the U.S. and foreign financial markets and lead to increased market volatility, reduced liquidity in the securities markets, significant negative impacts on issuers and the markets for certain securities and commodities and/or government intervention. They may also cause short- or long-term economic uncertainties in the United States and worldwide. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively impacted. Further, due to closures

 

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of certain markets and restrictions on trading certain securities, the value of certain securities held by the Fund could be significantly impacted, which could lead to such securities being valued at zero.

Market Risk: Securities markets may be volatile and the market prices of the Fund’s securities may decline. Securities fluctuate in price based on changes in an issuer’s financial condition and overall market and economic conditions. If the market prices of the securities owned by the Fund fall, the value of your investment in the Fund will decline.

Mortgage-Backed and Asset-Backed Securities Risk: Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities tend to increase in value less than other debt securities when interest rates decline, but are subject to similar risk of decline in market value during periods of rising interest rates. The values of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities become more volatile as interest rates rise. In a period of declining interest rates, the Fund may be required to reinvest more frequent prepayments on mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities in lower-yielding investments.

Portfolio Turnover Risk: The length of time the Fund has held a particular security is not generally a consideration in investment decisions. Under certain market conditions, the Fund’s turnover rate may be higher than that of other mutual funds. Portfolio turnover generally involves some expense to the Fund, including brokerage commissions or dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestment in other securities. These transactions may result in realization of taxable capital gains. The trading costs and tax effects associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect the Fund’s investment performance.

U.S. Government and Agency Securities Risk: U.S. Treasury obligations are backed by the “full faith and credit” of the U.S. Government. Securities issued or guaranteed by federal agencies or authorities and U.S. Government-sponsored instrumentalities or enterprises may or may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. For example, securities issued by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Banks are neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government. These securities may be supported by the ability to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or only by the credit of the issuing agency, authority, instrumentality or enterprise and, as a result, are subject to greater credit risk than securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. Further, the U.S. Government and its agencies, authorities, instrumentalities and enterprises do not guarantee the market value of their securities; consequently, the value of such securities will fluctuate. This may be the case especially when there is any controversy or ongoing uncertainty regarding the status of negotiations in the U.S. Congress to increase the statutory debt ceiling. Such controversy or uncertainty could, among other things, result in the credit quality rating of the U.S. Government being downgraded and reduced prices of U.S. Treasury securities. If the U.S. Congress is unable to negotiate an adjustment to the statutory debt ceiling, there is also the risk that the U.S. Government may default on payments on certain U.S. Government securities, including those held by the Fund, which could have a negative impact on the

 

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Fund. An increase in demand for U.S. Government securities resulting from an increase in demand for government money market funds may lead to lower yields on such securities.

 

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Other Information

Form N-CSR Item 8 - Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies - None.

Form N-CSR Item 9 - Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies - None.

Form N-CSR Item 10 - Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies – Included as part of the financial statements filed under Item 7 of this Form.

Form N-CSR Item 11 - Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.


Approval of Advisory Agreements

 

The Fund’s Board of Directors

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund (the “Fund”)1 consists of ten individuals, eight of whom are not “interested persons” of the Fund, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Directors”). The Board is responsible for the oversight of the Fund and its operations, and performs the various duties imposed on the directors of investment companies by the 1940 Act. The Independent Directors have retained independent legal counsel to assist them in connection with their duties. The Chair of the Board is an Independent Director. The Board has established five standing committees: the Audit Committee, the Nominating and Governance Committee, the Compliance Committee and two Investment Committees. Each committee is chaired by, and composed of, Independent Directors.

Annual Approval of the Fund’s Advisory Agreements

As required under the 1940 Act, the Board determines annually whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement with PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments”) and the Fund’s subadvisory agreement with PGIM, Limited (“PGIML”) and PGIM, Inc. (“PGIM”), on behalf of its PGIM Fixed Income unit (“PGIM Fixed Income”). In considering the renewal of the agreements, the Board, including all of the Independent Directors, met on May 28 and June 4-6, 2024 (the “Board Meeting”) and approved the renewal of the agreements through July 31, 2025, after concluding that the renewal of the agreements was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.

In advance of the meetings, the Board requested and received materials relating to the agreements, and had the opportunity to ask questions and request further information in connection with its consideration. Among other things, the Board considered comparative fee information from PGIM Investments, PGIML and PGIM. Also, the Board considered comparisons with other mutual funds in relevant peer universes and peer groups, as is further discussed below.

In approving the agreements, the Board, including the Independent Directors advised by independent legal counsel, considered the factors it deemed relevant, including the nature, quality and extent of services provided by PGIM Investments and the subadvisers, the performance of the Fund, the profitability of PGIM Investments and its affiliates, expenses and fees, and the potential for economies of scale that may be shared with the Fund and its shareholders as the Fund’s assets grow. In their deliberations, the Directors did not identify

 

 

1 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund is a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund


Approval of Advisory Agreements (continued)

 

any single factor which alone was responsible for the Board’s decision to approve an agreement with respect to the Fund. In connection with its deliberations, the Board considered information provided by PGIM Investments throughout the year at regular and special Board meetings, presentations from portfolio managers and other information, as well as information furnished at or in advance of the Board Meeting.

The Directors determined that the overall arrangements between the Fund and PGIM Investments, which serves as the Fund’s investment manager pursuant to a management agreement, and between PGIM Investments and PGIML and PGIM Fixed Income, which serve as the Fund’s subadvisers pursuant to the terms of a subadvisory agreement with PGIM Investments, are in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders in light of the services performed, fees charged and such other matters as the Directors considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. The Board considered the approval of the agreements for the Fund as part of its consideration of agreements for multiple funds, but its approvals were made on a fund-by-fund basis.

The material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Directors’ reaching their determinations to approve the continuance of the agreements are separately discussed below.

Nature, Quality and Extent of Services

The Board received and considered information regarding the nature, quality and extent of services provided to the Fund by PGIM Investments, PGIML and PGIM Fixed Income. The Board noted that PGIML and PGIM Fixed Income are affiliated with PGIM Investments. The Board considered the services provided by PGIM Investments, including but not limited to the oversight of the subadvisers for the Fund, as well as the provision of accounting oversight, fund recordkeeping, compliance and other services to the Fund, such as PGIM Investments’ role as administrator for the Fund’s liquidity risk management program and as valuation designee. With respect to PGIM Investments’ oversight of the subadvisers, the Board noted that PGIM Investments’ Strategic Investment Research Group (“SIRG”), which is a business unit of PGIM Investments, is responsible for monitoring and reporting to PGIM Investments’ senior management on the performance and operations of the subadvisers. The Board also considered that PGIM Investments pays the salaries of all of the officers and interested Directors of the Fund who are part of Fund management. The Board also considered the investment subadvisory services provided by PGIML and PGIM Fixed Income, including investment research and security selection, as well as adherence to the Fund’s investment restrictions and compliance with applicable Fund policies and procedures. The Board considered PGIM Investments’ evaluation of the subadvisers, as well as PGIM Investments’ recommendation, based on its review of the subadvisers, to renew the subadvisory agreement.

 

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The Board considered the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of PGIM Investments’ senior management responsible for the oversight of the Fund, PGIML and PGIM Fixed Income, and also considered the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the PGIML and PGIM Fixed Income portfolio managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio. The Board was provided with information pertaining to PGIML’s, PGIM Investments’ and PGIM Fixed Income’s organizational structure, senior management, investment operations, and other relevant information pertaining to PGIM Investments, PGIML and PGIM Fixed Income. The Board also noted that it received favorable compliance reports from the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) as to each of PGIM Investments, PGIML and PGIM Fixed Income.

The Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment management services provided by PGIM Investments and the subadvisory services provided to the Fund by PGIML and PGIM Fixed Income, and that there was a reasonable basis on which to conclude that the Fund benefits from the services provided by PGIM Investments, PGIML and PGIM Fixed Income under the management and subadvisory agreement.

Costs of Services and Profits Realized by PGIM Investments

The Board was provided with information on the profitability of PGIM Investments and its affiliates in serving as the Fund’s investment manager. The Board discussed with PGIM Investments the methodology utilized in assembling the information regarding profitability and considered its reasonableness. The Board recognized that it is difficult to make comparisons of profitability from fund management contracts because comparative information is not generally publicly available and is affected by numerous factors, including the structure of the particular adviser, the types of funds it manages, its business mix, numerous assumptions regarding allocations of direct and indirect costs, and the adviser’s capital structure and cost of capital. Taking these factors into account, the Board concluded that the profitability of PGIM Investments and its affiliates in relation to the services rendered was not unreasonable.

Economies of Scale

The Board received and discussed information concerning economies of scale that PGIM Investments may realize as the Fund’s assets grow beyond current levels. The Board noted that the management fee schedule for the Fund includes breakpoints, which have the effect of decreasing the fee rate as assets increase. During the course of time, the Board has considered information regarding the launch date of the Fund, the management fees of the Fund compared to those of similarly managed funds and PGIM Investments’ investment in the Fund over time. The Board noted that economies of scale can be shared

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund


Approval of Advisory Agreements (continued)

 

with the Fund in several ways, including low management fees from inception, additional technological and personnel investments to enhance shareholder services, and maintaining existing expense structures in the face of a rising cost environment. The Board also considered PGIM Investments’ assertion that it continually evaluates the management fee schedule of the Fund and the potential to share economies of scale through breakpoints or fee waivers as asset levels increase.

The Board recognized the inherent limitations of any analysis of economies of scale, stemming largely from the Board’s understanding that most of PGIM Investments’ costs are not specific to individual funds, but rather are incurred across a variety of products and services.

Other Benefits to PGIM Investments, PGIML and PGIM Fixed Income

The Board considered potential ancillary benefits that might be received by PGIM Investments, PGIML, PGIM Fixed Income and their affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Fund. The Board concluded that potential benefits to be derived by PGIM Investments included transfer agency fees received by the Fund’s transfer agent (which is affiliated with PGIM Investments), as well as benefits to its reputation or other intangible benefits resulting from PGIM Investments’ association with the Fund. The Board concluded that the potential benefits to be derived by PGIML and PGIM Fixed Income included the ability to use soft dollar credits, as well as the potential benefits consistent with those generally resulting from an increase in assets under management, specifically, potential access to additional research resources and benefits to its reputation. The Board concluded that the benefits derived by PGIM Investments, PGIML and PGIM Fixed Income were consistent with the types of benefits generally derived by investment managers and subadvisers to mutual funds.

Performance of the Fund / Fees and Expenses

The Board considered certain additional factors and made related conclusions relating to the historical performance of the Fund for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2023.

The Board also considered the Fund’s actual management fee, as well as the Fund’s net total expense ratio, for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023. The Board considered the management fee for the Fund as compared to the management fee charged by PGIM Investments to other funds and the fee charged by other advisers to comparable mutual funds in a peer group. The actual management fee represents the fee rate actually paid by Fund shareholders and includes any fee waivers or reimbursements. The net total expense ratio for the Fund represents the actual expense ratio incurred by Fund shareholders.

 

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The mutual funds included in the peer universe, which was used to consider performance, and the peer group, which was used to consider expenses and fees, were objectively determined by Broadridge, an independent provider of mutual fund data. In certain circumstances, PGIM Investments also provided supplemental peer universe or peer group information, for reasons addressed with the Board. The comparisons placed the Fund in various quartiles over various periods, with the first quartile being the best 25% of the mutual funds (for performance, the best performing mutual funds and, for expenses, the lowest cost mutual funds).

The section below summarizes key factors considered by the Board and the Board’s conclusions regarding the Fund’s performance, fees and overall expenses. The table sets forth net performance comparisons (which reflect the impact on performance of fund expenses, or any subsidies, expense caps or waivers that may be applicable) with the peer universe, actual management fees with the peer group (which reflect the impact of any subsidies or fee waivers), and net total expenses with the peer group, each of which were key factors considered by the Board.

 

Net Performance      1 Year    3 Years    5 Years    10 Years
     1st Quartile       2nd Quartile       1st Quartile       1st Quartile   
Actual Management Fees: 2nd Quartile
Net Total Expenses: 2nd Quartile

 

·  

The Board noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index over the one- and five-year periods and underperformed over the other periods.

·  

The Board and PGIM Investments agreed to retain the Fund’s existing contractual expense cap, which (exclusive of certain fees and expenses) caps the Fund’s annual operating expenses at 0.95% for Class A shares, 1.70% for Class C shares, 0.70% for Class Z shares, and 0.65% for Class R6 shares through June 30, 2025.

·  

In addition, PGIM Investments will waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives such expenses on any other share class and has agreed that total annual fund operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual fund operating expenses for Class Z shares.

·  

The Board concluded that, in light of the above, it would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the agreements.

·  

The Board concluded that the management fees (including subadvisory fees) and total expenses were reasonable in light of the services provided.

*  *  *

After full consideration of these factors, the Board concluded that the approval of the agreements was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.

 

PGIM Floating Rate Income Fund


Approval of Advisory Agreements

 

The Fund’s Board of Directors

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of PGIM Government Income Fund (the “Fund”)1 consists of ten individuals, eight of whom are not “interested persons” of the Fund, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (the “Independent Directors”). The Board is responsible for the oversight of the Fund and its operations, and performs the various duties imposed on the directors of investment companies by the 1940 Act. The Independent Directors have retained independent legal counsel to assist them in connection with their duties. The Chair of the Board is an Independent Director. The Board has established five standing committees: the Audit Committee, the Nominating and Governance Committee, the Compliance Committee and two Investment Committees. Each committee is chaired by, and composed of, Independent Directors.

Annual Approval of the Fund’s Advisory Agreements

As required under the 1940 Act, the Board determines annually whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement with PGIM Investments LLC (“PGIM Investments”) and the Fund’s subadvisory agreement with PGIM, Inc. (“PGIM”), on behalf of its PGIM Fixed Income unit (“PGIM Fixed Income”). In considering the renewal of the agreements, the Board, including all of the Independent Directors, met on May 28 and June 4-6, 2024 (the “Board Meeting”) and approved the renewal of the agreements through July 31, 2025, after concluding that the renewal of the agreements was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.

In advance of the meetings, the Board requested and received materials relating to the agreements, and had the opportunity to ask questions and request further information in connection with its consideration. Among other things, the Board considered comparative fee information from PGIM Investments and PGIM. Also, the Board considered comparisons with other mutual funds in relevant peer universes and peer groups, as is further discussed below.

In approving the agreements, the Board, including the Independent Directors advised by independent legal counsel, considered the factors it deemed relevant, including the nature, quality and extent of services provided by PGIM Investments and the subadviser, the performance of the Fund, the profitability of PGIM Investments and its affiliates, expenses and fees, and the potential for economies of scale that may be shared with the Fund and its shareholders as the Fund’s assets grow. In their deliberations, the Directors did not identify

 

 

 

1 

PGIM Government Income Fund is a series of Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14.

 

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any single factor which alone was responsible for the Board’s decision to approve an agreement with respect to the Fund. In connection with its deliberations, the Board considered information provided by PGIM Investments throughout the year at regular and special Board meetings, presentations from portfolio managers and other information, as well as information furnished at or in advance of the Board Meeting.

The Directors determined that the overall arrangements between the Fund and PGIM Investments, which serves as the Fund’s investment manager pursuant to a management agreement, and between PGIM Investments and PGIM, which, through its PGIM Fixed Income unit, serves as the Fund’s subadviser pursuant to the terms of a subadvisory agreement with PGIM Investments, are in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders in light of the services performed, fees charged and such other matters as the Directors considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. The Board considered the approval of the agreements for the Fund as part of its consideration of agreements for multiple funds, but its approvals were made on a fund-by-fund basis.

The material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Directors’ reaching their determinations to approve the continuance of the agreements are separately discussed below.

Nature, Quality and Extent of Services

The Board received and considered information regarding the nature, quality and extent of services provided to the Fund by PGIM Investments and PGIM Fixed Income. The Board noted that PGIM Fixed Income is affiliated with PGIM Investments. The Board considered the services provided by PGIM Investments, including but not limited to the oversight of the subadviser for the Fund, as well as the provision of accounting oversight, fund recordkeeping, compliance and other services to the Fund, such as PGIM Investments’ role as administrator for the Fund’s liquidity risk management program and as valuation designee. With respect to PGIM Investments’ oversight of the subadviser, the Board noted that PGIM Investments’ Strategic Investment Research Group (“SIRG”), which is a business unit of PGIM Investments, is responsible for monitoring and reporting to PGIM Investments’ senior management on the performance and operations of the subadviser. The Board also considered that PGIM Investments pays the salaries of all of the officers and interested Directors of the Fund who are part of Fund management. The Board also considered the investment subadvisory services provided by PGIM Fixed Income, including investment research and security selection, as well as adherence to the Fund’s investment restrictions and compliance with applicable Fund policies and procedures. The Board considered PGIM Investments’ evaluation of the subadviser as well as PGIM Investments’ recommendation, based on its review of the subadviser, to renew the subadvisory agreement.

 

PGIM Government Income Fund


Approval of Advisory Agreements (continued)

 

The Board considered the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of PGIM Investments’ senior management responsible for the oversight of the Fund and PGIM Fixed Income, and also considered the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of PGIM Fixed Income’s portfolio managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio. The Board was provided with information pertaining to PGIM Investments and PGIM Fixed Income’s organizational structure, senior management, investment operations, and other relevant information pertaining to both PGIM Investments and PGIM Fixed Income. The Board also noted that it received favorable compliance reports from the Fund’s Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) as to both PGIM Investments and PGIM Fixed Income.

The Board concluded that it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of the investment management services provided by PGIM Investments and the subadvisory services provided to the Fund by PGIM Fixed Income, and that there was a reasonable basis on which to conclude that the Fund benefits from the services provided by PGIM Investments and PGIM Fixed Income under the management and subadvisory agreements.

Costs of Services and Profits Realized by PGIM Investments

The Board was provided with information on the profitability of PGIM Investments and its affiliates in serving as the Fund’s investment manager. The Board discussed with PGIM Investments the methodology utilized in assembling the information regarding profitability and considered its reasonableness. The Board recognized that it is difficult to make comparisons of profitability from fund management contracts because comparative information is not generally publicly available and is affected by numerous factors, including the structure of the particular adviser, the types of funds it manages, its business mix, numerous assumptions regarding allocations of direct and indirect costs, and the adviser’s capital structure and cost of capital. Taking these factors into account, the Board concluded that the profitability of PGIM Investments and its affiliates in relation to the services rendered was not unreasonable.

Economies of Scale

The Board received and discussed information concerning economies of scale that PGIM Investments may realize as the Fund’s assets grow beyond current levels. The Board noted that the management fee schedule for the Fund includes breakpoints, which have the effect of decreasing the fee rate as assets increase. During the course of time, the Board has considered information regarding the launch date of the Fund, the management fees of the Fund compared to those of similarly managed funds and PGIM Investments’ investment in the Fund over time. The Board noted that economies of scale can be shared with the Fund in other ways, including low management fees from inception, additional technological and personnel investments to enhance shareholder services, and maintaining

 

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existing expense structures in the face of a rising cost environment. The Board also considered PGIM Investments’ assertion that it continually evaluates the management fee schedule of the Fund and the potential to share economies of scale through breakpoints or fee waivers as asset levels increase.

The Board recognized the inherent limitations of any analysis of economies of scale, stemming largely from the Board’s understanding that most of PGIM Investments’ costs are not specific to individual funds, but rather are incurred across a variety of products and services.

Other Benefits to PGIM Investments and PGIM Fixed Income

The Board considered potential ancillary benefits that might be received by PGIM Investments, PGIM Fixed Income and their affiliates as a result of their relationship with the Fund. The Board concluded that potential benefits to be derived by PGIM Investments included transfer agency fees received by the Fund’s transfer agent (which is affiliated with PGIM Investments), as well as benefits to its reputation or other intangible benefits resulting from PGIM Investments’ association with the Fund. The Board concluded that the potential benefits to be derived by PGIM Fixed Income included its ability to use soft dollar credits, as well as the potential benefits consistent with those generally resulting from an increase in assets under management, specifically, potential access to additional research resources and benefits to its reputation. The Board concluded that the benefits derived by PGIM Investments and PGIM Fixed Income were consistent with the types of benefits generally derived by investment managers and subadvisers to mutual funds.

Performance of the Fund / Fees and Expenses

The Board considered certain additional factors and made related conclusions relating to the historical performance of the Fund for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended December 31, 2023.

The Board also considered the Fund’s actual management fee, as well as the Fund’s net total expense ratio, for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023. The Board considered the management fee for the Fund as compared to the management fee charged by PGIM Investments to other funds and the fee charged by other advisers to comparable mutual funds in a peer group. The actual management fee represents the fee rate actually paid by Fund shareholders and includes any fee waivers or reimbursements. The net total expense ratio for the Fund represents the actual expense ratio incurred by Fund shareholders.

The mutual funds included in the peer universe, which was used to consider performance, and the peer group, which was used to consider expenses and fees, were objectively determined by Broadridge, an independent provider of mutual fund data. In certain circumstances, PGIM Investments also provided supplemental peer universe or peer group

 

PGIM Government Income Fund


Approval of Advisory Agreements (continued)

 

information, for reasons addressed with the Board. The comparisons placed the Fund in various quartiles over various periods, with the first quartile being the best 25% of the mutual funds (for performance, the best performing mutual funds and, for expenses, the lowest cost mutual funds).

The section below summarizes key factors considered by the Board and the Board’s conclusions regarding the Fund’s performance, fees and overall expenses. The table sets forth net performance comparisons (which reflect the impact on performance of fund expenses, or any subsidies, expense caps or waivers that may be applicable) with the peer universe, actual management fees with the peer group (which reflect the impact of any subsidies or fee waivers), and net total expenses with the peer group, each of which were key factors considered by the Board.

 

Net Performance      1 Year    3 Years    5 Years    10 Years
     1st Quartile       3rd Quartile       3rd Quartile       3rd Quartile   
Actual Management Fees: 2nd Quartile
Net Total Expenses: 2nd Quartile

 

·  

The Board noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index over the one- year period and underperformed its benchmark index over the remaining periods.

·  

The Board considered that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index over the fourth quarter of 2023 and in seven of the last ten calendar years (gross of fees).

·  

The Board also considered that portfolio managers were added to the Fund in 2021 and more recent performance was attributable to the current portfolio management team. In that regard, the Board considered the Fund’s improved performance.

·  

PGIM Investments has contractually agreed, through June 30, 2025, to limit (exclusive of certain fees and expenses) total annual fund operating expenses after fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements to 0.48% of average daily net assets for Class Z shares and 0.47% of average daily net assets for Class R6 shares.

·  

In addition, PGIM Investments will waive management fees or shared operating expenses on any share class to the same extent that it waives such expenses on any other share class, and has agreed that total annual fund operating expenses for Class R6 shares will not exceed total annual fund operating expenses for Class Z shares.

·  

The Board concluded that, in light of the above, it would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders to renew the agreements.

·  

The Board concluded that the management fees (including subadvisory fees) and total expenses were reasonable in light of the services provided.

*  *  *

After full consideration of these factors, the Board concluded that the approval of the agreements was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.

 

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Item 12 – 

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.

 

Item 13 – 

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not applicable.

 

Item 14 – 

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not applicable.

 

Item 15 – 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

 

Item 16 – 

Controls and Procedures

 

  (a)

It is the conclusion of the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer that the effectiveness of the registrant’s current disclosure controls and procedures (such disclosure controls and procedures having been evaluated within 90 days of the date of this filing) provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Commission’s rules and forms and that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant has been accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer in order to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

  (b)

There has been no significant change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d))) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is 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.

 

Item 18 – 

Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation – Not applicable.

 

Item 19 – 

Exhibits

 

  (a)(1)

Code of Ethics – Not required, as this is not an annual filing.

  (a)(2)

Policy required by the listing standards adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 – Not applicable.

  (a)(3)

Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.CERT.

  (a)(3)(1)

 Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 – Not applicable.

  (a)(3)(2)

 Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant – Not applicable.

  (b)

Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Attached hereto as Exhibit EX-99.906CERT.


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:     Prudential Investment Portfolios, Inc. 14
By:    /s/ Andrew R. French
   Andrew R. French
   Secretary
Date:    October 22, 2024

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:        /s/ Stuart S. Parker
   Stuart S. Parker
   President and Principal Executive Officer
Date:    October 22, 2024
By:    /s/ Christian J. Kelly
   Christian J. Kelly
   Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
Date:    October 22, 2024