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WAM ACTIVE LIMITED Net Asset Value 2015

May 12, 2015

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AS AT 30 APRIL 2015

Investment Update & Net Tangible Assets Report

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Performance

Performance
Since
Inception
Performance at Fin 3 Yrs
5 Yrs
%pa
30 April 2015 1 Mth 6 Mths YTD 1 Yr %pa %pa (Jan-08)
WAA Investment
Portfolio*
S&P/ASX All Ordinaries
Accumulation Index
0.4%
-1.5%
5.9%
7.1%
6.2%
11.1%
7.6%
10.2%
13.4%
13.7%
10.4%
8.2%
12.5%
2.9%
Outperformance +1.9% -1.2% -4.9% -2.6% -0.3% +2.2% +9.6%
UBS Bank Bill Index
Outperformance
0.2%
+0.2%
1.3%
+4.6%
2.2%
+4.0%
2.7%
+4.9%
3.0%
+10.4%
3.7%
+6.7%
4.2%
+8.3%
  • Investment performance and Index returns are before expenses, fees and taxes.

Net Tangible Assets (NTA) figures

Net Tangible Assets (NTA) figures
NTA before tax
104.24c
NTA after tax and before tax on unrealised gains
104.46c*
NTA after tax
104.44c**

*Includes tax assets of 0.22 cents per share.

**Includes the net effect of 0.22 cents of tax assets and 0.02 cents of deferred tax liabilities.

Market overview

The S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index closed down 1.5% in April. The banking sector weighed heavily on the market late in the month, as it reacted negatively to news of potential regulatory tightening. This led to one of the sharpest falls in a day this calendar year, wiping $20 billion off the banking sector’s market capitalisation. Unsurprisingly Westpac Banking Corporation (ASX: WBC), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX: ANZ) and National Australia Bank (ASX: NAB) were the biggest detractors from the index in the month.

US markets continued to rally with the S&P500 gaining 0.9% and the Nasdaq 0.8% higher at the end of the month. This came despite poor US economic data with employment, inflation and GDP data weaker than expected, leading investors to once again push out expectations of an interest rate rise from the US Federal Reserve. European equity markets experienced a positive month, with strong company earnings supporting the region. China’s markets surprised during the month, with the Shanghai composite posting a 18.5% gain despite slowing growth.

Our outlook for the remainder of the year is mixed as we believe valuations are full, notwithstanding the likelihood of further rate cuts. The market continues to experience increasing initial public offering activity and we are actively monitoring and participating in opportunities as they arise.

WAM Active Limited

WAM Active Limited
ASX Code WAA
Listed Jan 2008
Gross assets $36.7m
Market cap $37.8m
Share price $1.09
NTA before tax $1.04
Shares on issue 34,693,760
Capital return(1HFY2015) 4.0c

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

Tobias Yao Equity Analyst

James McNamara Communications Manager

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Diversified portfolio

Diversified portfolio
March 2015
Investment Type
$m
%
April 2015
$m
%
Listed Equities
25.9
70.3
26.3
71.1
Fixed Interest & Cash
11.0
29.7
10.7
28.9
Long Portfolio
36.9
100.0%
37.0
100.0%
Short Portfolio
(0.3)
(0.7)
(0.3)
(0.7)
Gross Assets
$36.6m
$36.7m
Total shares on issue
34,693,760
34,693,760

Top holdings

Top holdings
Market Market Value
Code Company Value as % Gross
$ Assets
HHV Hunter Hall Global Value Limited 2,439,108 6.7%
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MYX Mayne Pharma GroupLimited 1,153,760 3.1%
EGP Echo Entertainment GroupLimited 1,120,427 3.1%
BAP Burson GroupLimited 1,033,570 2.8%
QUB Qube Holdings Limited 835,884 2.3%
FXJ Fairfax Media Limited 834,139 2.3%
MMS McMillan Shakespeare Limited 829,702 2.3%
CSR CSR Limited 809,745 2.2%
QAN Qantas Airways Limited 770,150 2.1%
TWE TreasuryWine Estates Limited 762,862 2.1%
HVN Harvey Norman Holdings Limited 757,346 2.1%
SGF SG Fleet Group Limited 755,012 2.1%
ALL Aristocrat Leisure Limited 745,281 2.0%
IIN iiNet Limited 723,155 2.0%
SDG Sunland GroupLimited 700,907 1.9%
CDD Cardno Limited 698,114 1.9%
GJT Galileo Japan Trust 674,809 1.8%
IPE IPE Limited 520,960 1.4%

Sector allocation

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25.1%
28.9%
-0.7%
1.1% 16.4%
2.0%
2.2%
3.6%
5.3% 15.4%
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Financials 25.1% Industrials 16.4% Consumer Discretionary 15.4% Health Care 5.3% Consumer Staples 3.6% Materials 2.2% Telecommunication Services 2.0% Information Technology 1.1% Short Stock -0.7% Cash and Fixed Interest 28.9%

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Capital Management – Return of Capital

On 26 February 2015, the Board of WAM Active announced the intention to pay shareholders a 4.0 cents per share Return of Capital. As at 31 December 2014, the Company’s net assets were less than issued capital. The Directors recognise investors have cash flow needs and therefore have declared a 4.0 cents per share Return of Capital, which is subject to shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). The EGM will be held on 19 May 2015 at the Wesley Conference Centre, Wesley Theatre, 220 Pitt Street Sydney from 9.00am to 9.30am.

Key Return of Capital dates

EGM to approve Return of Capital: 19 May 2015 Ex date (subject to shareholder approval): 21 May 2015 Record date (subject to shareholder approval): 25 May 2015 Payment date (subject to shareholder approval): 1 June 2015

Dividends

The Board has not declared an interim dividend for the half year to 31 December 2014. While the Board is committed to paying an increasing stream of fully franked dividends to shareholders, this is dependent on the Company having sufficient profit reserves and the payment being within prudent business practices. When a dividend is declared, it is usually paid on a six-monthly basis.

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
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Upcoming investor presentations

Date City Location Time
EGM for Return of Capital
Tuesday
19 May 2015
Sydney Wesley Conference Centre
Wesley Theatre
220 Pitt Street
9.00am – 9.30am
Presentation
9.30am – 11.20am
Wednesday
20 May2015
Adelaide The Playford
120 North Terrace
9.30am – 11.20am
Friday
22 May 2015
Brisbane Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Cnr Merivale & Glenelg Streets
South Bank
9.30am – 11.20am
Tuesday
26 May2015
Melbourne Rydges Hotel
186 Exhibition St
9.30am – 11.20am
Thursday
28 May 2015
Canberra Belconnen Premier Hotel
110 Benjamin Way
Belconnen
9.30am – 11.20am
Thursday
4 June 2015
Perth Rydges Hotel
815 Hay Street
9.30am – 11.20am

If you wish to attend one of our investor presentations, please RSVP by email to [email protected] or call Mary-Ann on (02) 9258 4998.

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