Heartland Value Plus Fund Institutional Class 

This investment vehicle strives to achieve substantial long-term growth for its capital and generate a moderate stream of current income. It employs a focused investment strategy, primarily allocating capital to a select portfolio of typically 40 to 70 common equities from smaller enterprises, chosen based on their intrinsic value. A significant portion of its holdings generally consists of common shares that pay dividends. Upon initial acquisition, the fund predominantly targets companies with market valuations ranging from $250 million to $4 billion.