Investment Approach - The Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. employs an all-cap growth investment style, utilizing three distinct growth style investment managers focusing on small-, mid-, and large-cap companies [1][4]. Top Holdings - The top 20 holdings represent 39.4% of the equity portfolio, with NVIDIA Corp. at 3.7%, Apple, Inc. at 3.2%, and Amazon.com, Inc. at 3.1% [3]. Monthly Performance - The net asset value (NAV) at the beginning of December 2024 was $6.35, decreasing to $6.10 by the end of the month, reflecting a monthly performance decline of -3.94% [3][7]. - Year-to-date performance shows an increase of 15.53% for NAV and 16.53% for market price [3]. Net Assets - Total net assets at month-end were $372.4 million, with $363.9 million allocated to equities, indicating a 97.7% investment rate [3]. Sector Breakdown - The equity portfolio is diversified across various sectors, with Information Technology at 29.5%, Health Care at 16.8%, and Industrials also at 16.8% [5]. New and Liquidated Holdings - New holdings added include Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. and Lam Research Corp. [6]. - Holdings liquidated during the month include Cadence Design Systems, Inc. and SAP SE among others [7].

Company Overview - Star Bulk Carriers (NASDAQ: SBLK) is a dry bulk shipping company that has experienced significant volatility in its operating conditions since the COVID-19 pandemic, with multiple swings between highs and lows [1] Industry Context - The dry bulk shipping industry has been highly volatile post-COVID-19, impacting companies like Star Bulk Carriers [1] Operational Challenges - The company has faced fluctuating operating conditions, reflecting the broader challenges in the dry bulk shipping sector [1]

Acquisition Summary - Star Group completed the acquisition of a home energy distributor within its existing operating footprint for approximately $68 million before working capital adjustments [1] - The acquisition is expected to strengthen the company's competitive position across its footprint [2] Company Overview - Star Group is a full-service provider specializing in the sale of home heating products and services to residential and commercial customers [2] - The company also sells and services heating and air conditioning equipment, primarily to its home heating oil and propane customers [2] - Star is the nation's largest retail distributor of home heating oil based on sales volume [2] - The company serves customers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. regions, including its propane locations [2] Business Operations - Star sells diesel, gasoline, and home heating oil on a delivery-only basis [2] - The company provides services to customers outside its home heating oil and propane customer base to a lesser extent [2] Forward-Looking Statements - The company acknowledges various risks and uncertainties that could impact future performance, including geopolitical events, product cost volatility, inflation, weather conditions, customer retention, and regulatory changes [3] - Star emphasizes the importance of factors such as gross profit margins, strategic acquisitions, and the ability to attract and retain employees [3]

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Market Performance - Bulk freight rates have declined, leading to a significant drop in Star Bulk Carriers' (NASDAQ: SBLK) share price by approximately 40% over the past 6 months [1] Investment Strategy - The research group focuses on special situations and deep value plays, aiming to capture market inefficiencies both on the upside and downside [1] - Long positioning is preferred for asymmetric opportunities where the downside is relatively limited and the upside is not fully understood by the market, such as restructurings, spin-offs, and takeover targets [1] - The group occasionally takes positions in the stocks they discuss publicly on Seeking Alpha [1]

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Investment Approach - The Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc. employs an all-cap growth investment style, utilizing three distinct growth style investment managers focusing on small-, mid-, and large-cap companies [1][2]. Monthly Performance - The net asset value (NAV) at the beginning of November was $5.96, with a market price of $5.56, reflecting a discount of 6.7%. By the end of the month, the NAV increased to $6.35, while the market price rose to $5.87, resulting in a discount of 7.6% [2]. - The fund achieved a performance of 8.72% for the month and 20.25% year-to-date, while the market price performance was 7.73% for the month and 21.05% year-to-date [2]. Holdings Overview - Total net assets at month-end were $384.8 million, with $383.6 million invested in equities, indicating a 99.7% investment rate [2]. - The top 20 holdings constituted 39.1% of the equity portfolio, with NVIDIA Corp. at 3.9%, Apple, Inc. at 3.0%, and Amazon.com, Inc. at 2.9% [3]. Sector Breakdown - The sector allocation of the equity portfolio is as follows: Information Technology (28.4%), Industrials (17.6%), Health Care (16.5%), Financials (14.2%), Consumer Discretionary (9.9%), Communication Services (5.7%), Consumer Staples (4.2%), Real Estate (1.9%), Materials (0.9%), and Energy (0.7%) [4]. New and Liquidated Holdings - New holdings added during the month include Block, Inc., GE Vernova, Inc., GoDaddy, Inc., Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., and VSE Corp. [4]. - Holdings liquidated include AbbVie, Inc., Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., and ASML Holding N.V. [5].

Investment Approach - The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund employs a large-cap core investment style, combining three value-style and two growth-style investment managers, focusing on consistent investment philosophy and above-average long-term results compared to peers [1][2]. Top Holdings - The top 20 holdings represent 34.5% of the equity portfolio, with Microsoft Corp. at 4.0%, NVIDIA Corp. at 3.7%, and Amazon.com, Inc. at 2.7% [2]. Monthly Performance - The net asset value (NAV) at the beginning of November was $7.07, with distributions of $0.18 on November 15, leading to an end-of-month value of $7.34. The performance for the month was 6.38%, and year-to-date performance was 20.39% [2][5]. Net Assets and Sector Breakdown - As of the end of November, total net assets were $2,096.4 million, with 99.6% invested in equities. The sector breakdown includes Information Technology (22.5%), Financials (21.3%), and Health Care (14.5%) [5]. Market Price and Discount - The market price of the fund was $7.03, reflecting a discount of -0.6% to the NAV. The market price at the end of the month was $7.30, with a discount of -0.5% [4].