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WAM ACTIVE LIMITED Net Asset Value 2015

Apr 12, 2015

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AS AT 31 MARCH 2015

Investment Update & Net Tangible Assets Report

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Performance

Performance
Since
Inception
Performance at Fin 3 Yrs
5 Yrs
%pa
31 March 2015 1 Mth 6 Mths YTD 1 Yr %pa %pa (Jan-08)
WAA Investment
Portfolio*
S&P/ASX All Ordinaries
Accumulation Index
0.9%
0.0%
5.8%
13.0%
5.8%
12.7%
6.7%
13.2%
13.2%
14.7%
10.4%
8.2%
12.6%
3.2%
Outperformance +0.9% -7.2% -6.9% -6.5% -1.5% +2.2% +9.4%
UBS Bank Bill Index
Outperformance
0.2%
+0.7%
1.4%
+4.4%
2.0%
+3.8%
2.7%
+4.0%
3.0%
+10.2%
3.8%
+6.6%
4.3%
+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
104.02c
NTA after tax and before tax on unrealised gains
104.43c*
NTA after tax
104.35c**

These figures are after the payment of $220,000 in tax paid in March 2015. *Includes tax assets of 0.41 cents per share.

**Includes the net effect of 0.41 cents of tax assets and 0.08 cents of deferred tax liabilities.

Market overview

While the first quarter of 2015 was the best for the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index in 24 years, gaining approximately 10.2%, it remained flat in the month of March. The market’s subdued performance was largely in response to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold the cash rate at 2.25%. Weak data from China and continuing downward pressure on base metal and oil prices caused some turbulence during the month.

Domestic data presented few surprises with the market’s negative expectations largely proven accurate. In particular, employment, consumer confidence and housing finance approval figures released this month all painted a grim picture of the Australian economy. Australia’s performance against global equity markets was mixed, as the commencement of quantitative easing in Europe led to a rally in its markets. In the United States, the S&P500 has more than tripled from its low in March 2009, driven by three rounds of stimulus by the Federal Reserve.

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 is experiencing increasing initial public offering activity and we are actively monitoring and participating in value opportunities as they arise.

WAM Active Limited

WAM Active Limited
ASX Code WAA
Listed Jan 2008
Gross assets $36.6m
Market cap $39.6m
Share price $1.14
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
February 2015
Investment Type
$m
%
March 2015
$m
%
Listed Equities
29.8
81.5
25.9
70.3
Fixed Interest & Cash
6.8
18.5
11.0
29.7
Long Portfolio
36.6
100.0%
36.9
100.0%
Short Portfolio
(0.0)
(0.0)
(0.3)
(0.7)
Gross Assets
$36.6m
$36.6m*
Total shares on issue
34,693,760
34,693,760

*After the payment of $220,000 in tax paid in March 2015.

Top holdings

Top holdings
Market Value Market Value
Code Company $ as % Gross
Assets
HHV Hunter Hall Global Value Limited 1,830,394 5.0%
CYA Century Australia Investments Limited 1,829,769 5.0%
ALL Aristocrat Leisure Limited 1,242,523 3.4%
BAP Burson GroupLimited 1,170,099 3.2%
QAN Qantas Airways Limited 1,162,303 3.2%
CTX Caltex Australia Limited 1,069,470 2.9%
QUB Qube Holdings Limited 889,812 2.4%
ANN Ansell Limited 884,548 2.4%
TOL Toll Holdings Limited 828,995 2.3%
FXJ Fairfax Media Limited 762,299 2.1%
MYX Mayne Pharma GroupLimited 738,988 2.0%
ORA Orora Limited 738,386 2.0%
EGP Echo Entertainment Group Limited 735,133 2.0%
SGF SG Fleet Group Limited 728,096 2.0%
SDG Sunland GroupLimited 710,228 1.9%
TWE TreasuryWine Estates Limited 701,230 1.9%
QBE QBE Insurance GroupLimited 697,640 1.9%
GJT Galileo Japan Trust 660,946 1.8%
CDD Cardno Limited 653,012 1.8%
CMG Chandler Macleod Group Limited 602,459 1.6%

Sector allocation

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29.7%
24.7%
-0.7%
0.9%
15.3%
2.9%
3.4%
3.5% 14.1%
5.5%
Financials 24.7%
Industrials 15.3%
Consumer Discretionary 14.1%
Health Care 5.5%
Consumer Staples 3.5%
Materials 3.4%
Energy 2.9%
Information Technology 0.9%
Short Stock -0.7%
Cash and Fixed Interest 29.7%
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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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