W
ASATCH
S
MALL
C
AP
G
ROWTH
F
UND
®
(Investor Class Shares)
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Summary Prospectus
January 31, 2013
, as amended August 30, 2013
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T
ICKER
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WAAEX
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Before you invest, you may want to review the Funds prospectus, which contains more information
about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Funds prospectus and other information about the Fund online at
www.WasatchFunds.com.
You can also get this information at no cost by calling
800.551.1700
or by sending an
email to shareholderservice@wasatchfunds.com. The Funds prospectus and statement of additional information, each dated January 31, 2013, are incorporated by reference into this summary prospectus.
I
NVESTMENT
O
BJECTIVE
The Funds primary investment objective is long-term growth of capital. Income is a secondary objective, but only when consistent
with long-term growth of capital.
Currently, we do not expect the Funds investments to generate substantial income.
F
EES
AND
E
XPENSES
OF
THE
F
UND
The tables below describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy, sell or hold Investor Class shares of the Fund.
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S
HAREHOLDER
F
EES
(fees paid directly from your
investment)
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Investor Class Shares
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Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases (as a % of offering price)
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None
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Redemption Fee (as a % of amount redeemed on shares held 60 days or less)
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2.00%
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Exchange Fee
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None
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Maximum Account Fee
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None
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A
NNUAL
F
UND
O
PERATING
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XPENSES
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
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Investor Class Shares
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Management Fee
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1.00%
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Distribution/Service (12b-1) Fee
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None
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Other Expenses
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0.24%
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Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses
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0.02%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
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1.26%
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The Advisor has contractually agreed to reimburse the Investor Class shares of the Fund for Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses in excess of 1.50%
until at least January 31, 2015 (excluding interest, dividend expense on short sales/interest expense, taxes, brokerage commissions, other investment related costs and extraordinary expenses). Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not included in the
expense limitation. The Board of Trustees is the only party that may terminate the contractual limitation prior to the contracts expiration. The Advisor may rescind the contractual limitation on expenses at any time after its expiration date.
There were no reimbursements for the Investor Class shares of the Fund during 2012. The Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses may not equal the expense ratio stated in the Funds most recent Annual Report and Financial Highlights, which reflects
the operating expenses of the Fund and does not include Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses.
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E
XAMPLE
This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Investor Class of the Fund with the cost of
investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invested $10,000 in the Investor Class of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeemed all of your shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your
investment had a 5% return each year and that the operating expenses (as a percentage of net assets) of the Funds Investor Class remained the same. The example reflects contractual fee waivers and reimbursements through January 31, 2015.
Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
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1 Year
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3 Years
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5 Years
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10 Years
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Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class
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$
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128
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$
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399
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$
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691
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$
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1,522
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P
ORTFOLIO
T
URNOVER
The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or turns over its portfolio). Higher
portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Funds
performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Funds portfolio turnover rate was 20% of the average value of its portfolio.
P
RINCIPAL
S
TRATEGIES
The Fund invests primarily in small growth companies.
Under normal market
conditions, we will invest at least 80% of the Funds net assets in the equity securities of small companies with market capitalizations of less than $2.5 billion at the time of purchase.
The Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets at the time of purchase in securities issued by foreign companies in developed or
emerging markets. Securities issued by companies incorporated outside the United States whose securities are publicly traded in the United States are not defined as foreign companies and are not subject to this limitation.
Within the Funds portfolio, we seek to create a blend of core companies that we believe have the potential to grow
steadily over long periods of time at faster rates than average large companies, and high growth companies that we believe have the potential to grow faster and more aggressively than core companies. The secondary objective of income is
achieved when fast growing portfolio companies pay dividends, generated by cash flow, typically after achieving growth targets.
We use a bottom up process of fundamental analysis to look for individual companies that we believe have superior growth
prospects. Our analysis may include studying a companys financial statements, building proprietary financial models, visiting company facilities, and meeting with executive management, suppliers and customers.
The Fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in a few sectors, including information technology, industrials, consumer
discretionary, health care, energy and financials.
The Fund may invest in initial public offerings (IPOs).
P
RINCIPAL
R
ISKS
All investments carry some degree of risk that will affect the value of the Fund, its investment performance and the price of its shares.
As a result, you may lose money if you invest in the Fund.
The Fund is subject to the following principal investment risks:
Stock Market Risk.
The Funds investments may decline in value due to movements in the overall stock market.
Stock Selection Risk.
The Fund invests primarily in equity securities (including common stock, preferred stock and
securities convertible into common stock, warrants and rights, and other securities with equity characteristics). The Funds investments may decline in value even when the overall stock market is not in a general decline.
Foreign Securities
Risk.
Foreign securities are generally more volatile and less liquid than U.S. securities. Further,
foreign securities may be subject to additional risks not associated with investment in U.S. securities due to differences in the economic and political environment, the amount of available public information, the degree of market regulation, and
financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards, and, in the case of foreign currency-denominated securities, fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
Emerging Markets Risk.
In addition to the risks of investing in foreign securities in general, the risks of investing in the securities of companies domiciled in emerging market countries include
increased political or social instability, economies based on only a few industries, unstable currencies, runaway inflation, highly volatile securities markets, unpredictable shifts in policies relating to foreign investments, lack of protection for
investors against parties that fail to complete transactions, and the potential for government seizure of assets or nationalization of companies.
Small Company Stock Risk.
Small cap stocks may be very sensitive to changing economic conditions and market downturns because the issuers often have narrow markets, fewer product lines, and limited
managerial and financial resources, resulting in volatile stock prices and a limited ability to sell them at a desirable time or price.
Growth Stock Risk.
Growth stock prices may be more sensitive to changes in current or expected earnings than the prices of other stocks, and they may fall or not appreciate in step with the broader
securities markets.
Sector Weightings Risk.
Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial
developments could significantly affect all the securities in a single sector. If the Fund invests in a few sectors it may have increased exposure to the price movements of those sectors.
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) Risk.
IPOs involve a higher degree of risk because companies involved in IPOs generally have
limited operating histories and their prospects for future profitability are uncertain. Prices of IPOs may also be unstable due to the absence of a prior public market, the small number of shares available for trading and limited investor
information.
Consumer Discretionary Sector Risk.
To the extent the Fund emphasizes, from time to time, investments in a
market segment, the Fund will be subject to a greater degree to the risks particular to that segment, and may experience greater market fluctuation, than a fund without the same focus. Industries in the consumer discretionary segment, such as
consumer durables, hotels, restaurants, media, retailing and automobiles, may be significantly impacted by the performance of the overall economy, interest rates, competition, consumer confidence and spending, and changes in demographics and
consumer tastes.
Energy Sector Risk.
To the extent the Fund emphasizes, from time to time, investments in a market
segment, the Fund will be subject to a greater degree to the risks particular to that segment, and may experience greater market fluctuation, than a fund without the same focus. The value of energy companies is particularly vulnerable to
developments in the energy sector, fluctuations in price and supply of energy fuels, energy conservation, supply of and demand for specific energy-related products or services, and tax policy and other government regulation.
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Financials Sector Risk.
To the extent the Fund emphasizes, from time to time,
investments in a market segment, the Fund will be subject to a greater degree to the risks particular to that segment, and may experience greater market fluctuation, than a fund without the same focus. Industries in the financial segment, such as
banks, insurance companies, broker-dealers and real estate investment trusts, may be sensitive to changes in interest rates and general economic activity and are generally subject to extensive government regulation.
Health Care Stock Risk.
To the extent the Fund emphasizes, from time to time, investments in a market segment, the Fund will be
subject to a greater degree to the risks particular to that segment, and may experience greater market fluctuation, than a fund without the same focus. Health care companies are strongly affected by worldwide scientific or technological
developments. Their products may rapidly become obsolete. Many health care companies are also subject to significant government regulation and may be affected by changes in government policies.
Industrials Sector Risk.
To the extent the Fund emphasizes, from time to time, investments in a market segment, the Fund will be
subject to a greater degree to the risks particular to that segment, and may experience greater market fluctuation, than a fund without the same focus. Industries in the industrial segment, such as companies engaged in the production, distribution
or service of products or equipment for manufacturing, agriculture, forestry, mining and construction, can be significantly affected by general economic trends, including such factors as employment and economic growth, interest rate changes, changes
in consumer spending, legislative and government regulation and spending, import controls, commodity prices, and worldwide competition.
Information Technology Risk.
To the extent the Fund emphasizes, from time to time, investments in a market segment, the Fund will be subject to a greater degree to the risks particular to that
segment, and may experience greater market fluctuation, than a fund without the same focus. Stocks of information technology companies may be volatile because issuers are sensitive to rapid obsolescence of existing technology, short product cycles,
falling prices and profits, competition from new market entrants, and general economic conditions. Information technology stocks, especially those of smaller, less-seasoned companies, tend to be more volatile than the overall market.
H
ISTORICAL
P
ERFORMANCE
The following tables provide information on how the Investor Class of the Fund has performed over time. The past performance, before and after taxes, of the Funds Investor Class is not necessarily
an indication of how these shares will perform in the future. The bar chart below is intended to provide you with an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Funds performance from year to year, as represented
by the Investor Class of the Fund. The table below is designed to help you evaluate your risk tolerance by showing the best and worst quarterly performance of the Funds Investor Class for the years shown in the bar chart. The average annual
total return table below allows you to compare the Funds performance over the time periods indicated to that of a broad-based market index and an additional index composed of securities similar to those held by the Fund. Performance
information is updated regularly and is available on the Funds website www.WasatchFunds.com.
W
ASATCH
S
MALL
C
AP
G
ROWTH
F
UND
I
NVESTOR
C
LASS
Year by Year Total Returns
Year-to-date return through 6/30/13 was 13.39%.
Best and Worst Quarterly Returns
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Best 6/30/03
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25.79%
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Worst 12/31/08
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-22.04%
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3
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Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/12)
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1 Year
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5 Years
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10 Years
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Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class
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Return before taxes
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16.95%
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5.51%
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9.66%
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Return after taxes on distributions
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15.79%
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5.16%
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8.93%
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Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares
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12.54%
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4.73%
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8.46%
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Russell
2000
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Growth Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or
taxes)
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14.59%
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3.49%
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9.80%
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Russell
2000
®
Index (reflects no deductions for fees, expenses or
taxes)
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16.35%
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3.56%
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9.72%
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After-tax
returns are calculated using the historical highest individual
federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual
after-tax
returns depend on the investors tax situation and may differ from those shown. The
after-tax
returns are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through
tax-deferred
arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
P
ORTFOLIO
M
ANAGEMENT
Investment Advisor
Wasatch Advisors, Inc.
Portfolio Managers
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Jeff Cardon, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager
Since 1986
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JB Taylor
Portfolio Manager
Since 2013
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P
URCHASE
AND
S
ALE
OF
F
UND
S
HARES
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I
NVESTMENT
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INIMUMS
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NVESTOR
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LASS
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New Accounts
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$
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2,000
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New Accounts with an Automatic Investment Plan
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$
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1,000
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Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
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$
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2,000
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Coverdell Education Savings Accounts
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$
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1,000
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S
UBSEQUENT
P
URCHASES
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NVESTOR
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LASS
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Regular Accounts and IRAs
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$
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100
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Automatic Investment Plan
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$50 per month
and/or $100 per quarter
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You may purchase, redeem or exchange Fund shares on any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business.
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You may sell shares online at
www.WasatchFunds.com
, via email at shareholderservice@wasatchfunds.com or by calling 800.551.1700 if you did not
decline the telephone redemption privilege when establishing your account.
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You may write to: Wasatch Funds, P.O. Box 2172, Milwaukee, WI 53201-2172 or via overnight delivery to: Wasatch Funds, 803 West Michigan Street, Suite
A, Milwaukee, WI 53233-2301. The letter should include your name, Fund Name, Class of shares (i.e., Investor Class), account number, dollar amount of shares to be bought or sold, your daytime telephone number, signature(s) of account owners (sign
exactly as the account is registered) and Medallion signature guarantee (if required). For IRA accounts, please obtain an IRA Distribution Form from
www.WasatchFunds.com
or by calling a shareholder services representative.
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T
AX
I
NFORMATION
The Fund intends to make distributions. You will generally have to pay federal income taxes, and any applicable state or local taxes, on
the distributions you receive from the Fund as ordinary income or capital gains unless you are investing through a tax exempt account such as a qualified retirement plan. Distributions on investments made through tax-deferred vehicles, such as
401(k) plans or IRAs, may be taxed later upon withdrawal of assets from those plans or accounts.
P
AYMENTS
TO
B
ROKER
-D
EALERS
AND
O
THER
F
INANCIAL
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NTERMEDIARIES
If you purchase shares of the Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Advisor or its affiliates may pay the intermediary for the sale of shares and related
services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your individual financial advisor to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your individual financial advisor or visit
your financial intermediarys website for more information.
WAAEX
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