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WAM ACTIVE LIMITED Net Asset Value 2014

Jun 10, 2014

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Investment Update & Net Tangible Assets Report AS AT 31 MAY 2014

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Performance

Performance
Since
Performance at Fin 3 Yrs
5 Yrs
Inception
%pa
31 May 2014 1 Mth 6 Mths YTD 1 Yr %pa %pa (Jan-08)
WAA Investment
Portfolio*
0.7% 4.3% 18.6% 17.1% 12.2% 16.0% 13.2%
S&P/ASX All Ordinaries
Accumulation Index
Outperformance
0.6%
+0.1%
5.1%
-0.8%
19.3%
-0.7%
16.2%
+0.9%
9.3%
+2.9%
12.2%
+3.8%
1.9%
+11.3%
UBS Bank Bill Index
Outperformance
0.2%
+0.5%
1.3%
+3.0%
2.5%
+16.1%
2.7%
+14.4%
3.6%
+8.6%
3.9%
+12.1%
4.5%
+8.7%
  • Investment performance and Index returns are before expenses, fees and taxes.

Net Tangible Assets (NTA) figures

Net Tangible Assets (NTA) figures
NTA before tax
105.65c
NTA after tax and before tax on unrealised gains
105.76c*
NTA after tax
105.68c**

*Includes tax assets of 0.11 cents per share.

**Includes the net effect of 0.11 cents of tax assets and 0.08 cents of deferred tax liabilities.

Market overview

The S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index (‘Index’) continued its upward trajectory in May rising 0.6%. This was the Index’s first positive performance for the month of May since 2009. The Index’s increase disproved the well-known market adage, ‘sell in May and go away’. Australian equities lagged global markets which continued to rally. During the month the MSCI All-Country Index, which measures the performance of international equities, reached a record high in response to news that the European Central Bank would once again lower interest rates. United States equity markets edged higher defying mixed macroeconomic data and continued tapering of the Federal Reserve’s Quantitative Easing program. The local Index closed up 19.3% for the financial year to date and up an astonishing 47.9% since its last low in June 2012.

Despite Australia’s better-than-expected employment figures out earlier in the month, the Federal Budget announced on 13 May has had a negative impact on consumer and business confidence. The Abbott Coalition Government’s first budget will have a contractionary impact. We estimate the impact on the nation’s economic growth will be negative 0.5% next financial year and approximately negative 2.0% over the coming four years. In our view, last week’s first quarter GDP figure painted an overly optimistic picture of the economy boosted by coal and iron ore exports. Based on our research, we expect the second quarter figures will reflect the challenging conditions currently facing the economy. We are cautious in our short term outlook for Australian equities with the investment portfolio holding higher than average levels of cash. Our current cash reserves ensure the Company is well positioned to seize on opportunities in the market when they arise.

WAM Active Limited

WAM Active Limited
ASX Code WAA
Listed Jan 2008
Gross assets $37.5m
Market cap $42.9m
Share price $1.25
NTA before tax $1.06
Shares on issue 34,316,532
Fully franked annualised interim
dividend (FY2014)
9.6c
Dividend yield 7.7%

Investment objectives

  • Deliver a regular income stream via fully franked dividends

  • Provide a positive return with low volatility, after fees, over most periods of time

  • Preserve capital

Company overview

WAM Active Limited (ASX: WAA) is a Listed Investment Company managed by Wilson Asset Management Group. Listed in January 2008, WAA provides investors with exposure to an active trading style with the aim of achieving a sound return with a low correlation to traditional markets.

Investment & Management Team

Geoff Wilson Chairman/Portfolio Manager

Kate Thorley Chief Executive Officer/ Company Secretary

Chris Stott Chief Investment Officer/ Portfolio Manager

Martin Hickson Senior Equity Analyst/Dealer

Matthew Haupt Senior Equity Analyst

Mark Tobin Equity Analyst

Meredith Hemsley Corporate Affairs

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AS AT 31 MAY 2014

Investment Update & Net Tangible Assets Report

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Diversified portfolio

Diversified portfolio
April 2014
Investment Type
$m
%
May 2014
$m
%
Listed Equities
24.0
61.8
22.7
55.1
Fixed Interest & Cash
14.8
38.2
18.6
44.9
Long Portfolio
38.8
100.0%
41.3
100.0%
Short Portfolio
(1.5)
(3.9)
(3.8)
(9.3)
Gross Assets
$37.3m
$37.5m
Total shares on issue
34,316,532
34,316,532

Top holdings

Sector allocation

Market Value as %
Code Company Gross Assets
CYA CenturyAustralia Investments Limited 4.4%
CBAPA
WIC
CBA Perpetual Exc Resale Listed Sec - PERLS V
Westoz Investment CompanyLimited
4.4%
3.4%
44.9% 27.8%
IPE IPE Limited 3.2%
MQA Macquarie Atlas Roads Group 3.1%
HIL Hills Limited 2.9%
TGR Tassal Group Limited 2.8% 14.3%
DJS David Jones Limited 2.5%
ANZPB
CGF
ANZ Convertible Preference Share - CPS1
Challenger Limited
2.3%
2.2%
-9.3% 2.0% 4.4%
3.9%
2.7%
MTU M2 Telecommunications GroupLimited 2.2%
CYG Coventry Group Limited 2.1%
GMA Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited 2.1% Financials 27.8%
BKW Brickworks Limited 2.0% Industrials 14.3%
FBU Fletcher BuildingLimited 2.0% Materials 4.4%
CCP Credit Corp Group Limited 1.9% Consumer Staples 3.9%
HHV Hunter Hall Global Value Limited 1.9% Consumer Discretionary 2.7%
IBC Ironbark Capital Limited 1.8% Telecommunication Services 2.0%
WBCPB WBC Stapled Preferred Security II 1.8% Short Stock -9.3%
TWE Treasury Wine Estates Limited 1.5% Cash and Fixed Interest 44.9%

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Dividend growth

The Board is committed to paying an increasing stream of fully franked dividends to shareholders, provided the Company has sufficient profit reserves and franking credits, and it is within prudent business practices. Dividends are paid on a six-monthly basis and the dividend reinvestment plan is available to shareholders for both the interim and final dividend.

On 30 April 2014 the Company paid a fully franked interim dividend of 4.8 cents per share.

As at 31 May 2014, the Company’s estimated profit reserve is 4.6 cents per share and the franking account has a balance of $151,585. The Company's ability to continue to pay franked dividends is dependent upon the receipt of franked dividends from investments and the payment of tax. The franking balance does not include the current tax liability and tax to be paid on unrealised investment gains recognised as deferred tax liability.

WAM Active dividends since inception

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Cents per share
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14
Fully franked dividends
Annualised interim dividend
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