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WAM ACTIVE LIMITED Net Asset Value 2014

Feb 13, 2014

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

Performance

Performance
Since
Performance at Fin 3 Yrs
5 Yrs
Inception
%pa
31 January 2014 1 Mth 6 Mths YTD 1 Yr %pa %pa (Jan-08)
WAA Investment
Portfolio*
0.1% 10.0% 12.8% 12.1% 10.7% 18.9% 13.0%
S&P/ASX All Ordinaries
Accumulation Index
Outperformance
-2.8%
+2.9%
5.6%
+4.4%
11.4%
+1.4%
10.7%
+1.4%
7.0%
+3.7%
13.2%
+5.7%
0.8%
+12.2%
UBS Bank Bill Index
Outperformance
0.2%
-0.1%
1.3%
+8.7%
1.6%
+11.2%
2.8%
+9.3%
3.9%
+6.8%
4.0%
+14.9%
4.6%
+8.4%
  • Investment performance and Index returns are before expenses, fees and taxes.

Net Tangible Assets (NTA) figures

NTA before tax
109.38c
NTA after tax and before tax on unrealised gains
110.34c*
NTA after tax
107.35c**

*Includes tax assets of 0.96 cents per share.

**Includes the net effect of 0.96 cents of tax assets and 2.99 cents of deferred tax liabilities.

Market overview

Australia’s equity market had a negative start to the new calendar year with the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index (‘Index’) falling 2.8% dragged lower by a range of factors including a series of company downgrades, the wind-down of the United States’ Quantitative Easing (‘QE’) program, slower than expected growth in China and the spread of the socalled emerging markets crisis.

To date, volatility has characterised equity markets in February with the Index up 2.3% after dropping almost 2.0% in the first two sessions of the month. The interim reporting season is now underway with company results so far mixed. Our expectation over the coming weeks is for generally reasonable profit announcements with many companies reporting a second half skew to their earnings. Over coming weeks, we will be closely monitoring companies’ ability to achieve earnings growth which, in our view, will be key to the Australian market edging higher.

In the medium to longer term, we have a bullish view of the equity market contingent on an increase in economic activity driven by record low interest rates. In the immediate term, we continue to have a cautious view of equities and our outlook for global and local sharemarkets remains subdued. We anticipate flat performances this calendar year with the majority of the economic recovery already priced in to current stock values. Despite this, we are confident that prevailing market conditions will continue to give rise to a range of opportunities and, with a strong cash weighting, the investment portfolio is well positioned to seize on these opportunities.

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WAM Active Limited

WAM Active Limited
ASX Code WAA
Listed Jan 2008
Gross assets $38.1m
Market cap $43.2m
Share price $1.27
NTA before tax $1.09
Shares on issue 34,021,523
Fully franked annualised interim
dividend (FY2014)
9.6c
Dividend yield 7.6%

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 Equity Analyst

Mark Tobin Equity Analyst

Meredith Hemsley Corporate Affairs

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Diversified portfolio

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Diversified portfolio
December 2013
Investment Type
$m
%
January 2014
$m
%
Listed Equities
24.7
64.0
23.4
59.8
Fixed Interest & Cash
13.9
36.0
15.8
40.2
Long Portfolio
38.6
100.0%
39.2
100.0%
Short Portfolio
(0.4)
(1.0)
(1.1)
(2.9)
Gross Assets
$38.2m
$38.1m
Total shares on issue
34,021,523
34,021,523

Top holdings

Top holdings
Market Value as %
Code Company Gross Assets
AOG Aveo GroupLimited (formerlyFKP PropertyGroup)
7.0%
CYA
WIC
Century Australia Investments Limited
Westoz Investment CompanyLimited
3.9%
3.0%
HIL Hills Holdings Limited 2.8%
IPE ING Private Equity Access Limited 2.8%
CSR CSR Limited 2.6%
BKW
ELI
Brickworks Limited
EmergingLeaders Investments Limited
2.6%
2.4%
CYG CoventryGroupLimited 2.3%
MQA Macquarie Atlas Roads Group 2.3%
FXJ Fairfax Media Limited 2.1%
BGA
TPI
Bega Cheese Limited
Transpacific Industries GroupLimited
2.1%
2.0%
DJS David Jones Limited 2.0%
SDG Sunland GroupLimited 1.8%
IBC Ironbark Capital Limited 1.6%
HHV
PRT
Hunter Hall Global Value Limited
Prime Media GroupLimited
1.5%
1.2%
CCP Credit Corp Group Limited 1.1%
MYX Mayne Pharma Group Limited 1.1%

Sector allocation

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28.9%
40.2%
13.8%
-2.9%
0.2%
1.0% 6.3%
1.2% 6.1%
2.3%
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Financials 28.9% Industrials 13.8% Consumer Discretionary 6.3% Materials 6.1% Consumer Staples 2.3% Information Technology 1.2% Health Care 1.0% Energy 0.2% Short Stock -2.9% Cash and Fixed Interest 40.2%

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Dividend growth

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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.

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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On 4 February 2014 the Company announced a fully franked interim dividend of 4.8 cents per share. This represents an annualised fully franked dividend yield of 7.2% based on the last closing price. The interim dividend will be paid on 30 April 2014 and will trade ex on 11 April 2014.

The dividend reinvestment plan will operate at a 2.5% discount. To participate in the DRP, shareholders should send their election to the Company’s share registrar (Boardroom) no later than 17 April 2014.

Key dividend dates

Ex date: 11 April 2014 Record date: 17 April 2014 Last election date for the DRP: 17 April 2014 Payment date: 30 April 2014

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