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WAM CAPITAL LIMITED — Net Asset Value 2014
Aug 12, 2014
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Investment Update & Net Tangible Assets Report
AS AT 31 JULY 2014
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Performance
| Performance | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since | |||||||
| Performance at | 3 Yrs | 5 Yrs | 10 Yrs | Inception %pa |
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| 31 July2014 | 1 Mth | 6 Mths | 1 Yr | %pa | %pa | %pa | (Aug-99) |
| WAM Investment Portfolio* |
2.2% | 6.7% | 17.4% | 15.9% | 17.1% | 13.8% | 18.0% |
| S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index |
4.5% | 10.3% | 16.6% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Outperformance | -2.3% | -3.6% | +0.8% | +3.3% | +6.8% | +4.6% | +9.3% |
- Investment performance and Index returns are before expenses, fees and taxes.
Net Tangible Assets (NTA) figures
| Net Tangible Assets (NTA) figures | |
|---|---|
| NTA before tax | |
| 179.86c* | |
| NTA after tax and before tax on unrealised gains | 182.51c** |
| NTA after tax | |
| 177.34c** |
~~*~~ This is after the payment of $1.6m (0.5 cents a share) and the provision of $7.8m (2.3 cents a share) in tax relating to FY2014.
**Includes 2.7 cents of tax assets resulting from the merger with Premium Investors.
Market overview
The new financial year got off to a strong start with the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Accumulation Index (‘Index’) rising 4.5% in July. After hitting a six year high, the Index recorded its strongest monthly gain since July 2013. The market was driven higher primarily by the strong performance of local mining stocks. Investor confidence in the sector was bolstered following confirmation by Chinese authorities that the world’s second largest economy was on track to achieve growth of 7.5% and allaying concerns of a ‘hard landing’. The local Index has now risen 50% over the last 25 months since its low in June 2012.
The United States’ recovery continues to gather pace with figures out during the month showing their economy had expanded in the second quarter while unemployment had fallen to 6.1%, its lowest level since September 2008. The June US Federal Reserve Board minutes (out in July) revealed that the US Central Bank plans to stop its program of quantitative easing in October, reflecting improved economic conditions. US investors are now grappling with the growing expectation that interest rates will move higher in early 2015.
We continue to be cautious in our short term view of Australia’s equity market. Reporting season, which has commenced, will provide a good opportunity to discuss current conditions with corporates along with their outlook for the next 12 months. While the May Federal Budget dampened consumer confidence and stifled growth, we expect historically low interest rates to stimulate economic activity over the longer term.
WAM Capital Limited
| WAM Capital Limited | |
|---|---|
| ASX Code | WAM |
| Listed | Aug 1999 |
| Gross assets | $622.4m |
| Market cap | $688.0m |
| Share price | $2.02 |
| NTA before tax | $1.80 |
| Shares on issue | 340,603,969 |
| Fully franked dividends (FY2014) | 13.0c |
| Dividendyield | 6.4% |
Investment objectives
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Deliver investors a rising stream of fully franked dividends
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Provide capital growth
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Preserve capital
Company overview
WAM Capital Limited (ASX: WAM), one of Australia’s leading Listed Investment Companies, is managed by Wilson Asset Management. Listed in August 1999, WAM provides investors with exposure to an actively managed diversified portfolio of undervalued growth companies, which are generally small-to-medium sized industrial companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. WAM also provides exposure to relative value arbitrages and market mispricing opportunities.
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
Judith Buchan Head of Corporate Affairs
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Diversified portfolio
| Diversified portfolio | |
|---|---|
| June 2014 Investment Type $m % |
July 2014 |
| $m % |
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| Listed Equities 389.3 62.6 |
476.8 76.6 |
| Fixed Interest & Cash 232.5 37.4 |
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| 145.6 23.4 |
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| Long Portfolio 621.8 100.0% |
622.4 100.0% |
| Short Portfolio (8.6) (1.4) |
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| (0.0) (0.0) |
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| Gross Assets $613.2m |
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| $622.4m* | |
| Total shares on issue 340,603,969 |
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| 340,603,969 | |
~~*~~ This is after the payment of $1.6m in tax during the month.
Top holdings
| Code | Company | Market Value as % Gross Assets |
|---|---|---|
| CBAPA | CBA Perpetual Exc Resale Listed Sec - PERLS V | 3.7% |
| CYA | Century Australia Investments Limited | 2.3% |
| MQA | Macquarie Atlas Roads Group | 2.3% |
| SGH WBCPB |
Slater & Gordon Limited WBC Stapled Preferred Security II |
1.8% 1.7% |
| CGF | Challenger Limited | 1.6% |
| AHE MYR SXL |
Automotive Holdings Group Limited Myer Holdings Limited Southern Cross Media Group Limited |
1.5% 1.5% 1.5% |
| DLX | DuluxGroup Limited | 1.5% |
| SFW | SFG Australia Limited | 1.5% |
| IPE FXJ |
IPE Limited Fairfax Media Limited |
1.5% 1.4% |
| HIL | Hills Limited | 1.4% |
| CSV MTR |
CSG Limited Mantra Group Limited |
1.4% 1.3% |
| HHV | Hunter Hall Global Value Limited | 1.3% |
| WIC TNE GMA |
Westoz Investment Company Limited Technology One Limited Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Limited |
1.3% 1.3% 1.2% |
Sector allocation
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23.4% 24.9%
0.3%
1.0%
1.4%
2.0%
3.2%
20.2%
3.9%
7.0%
12.7%
Financials: 24.9%
Consumer Discretionary: 20.2%
Industrials: 12.7%
Information Technology: 7.0%
Health Care: 3.9%
Telecommunication Services: 3.2%
Materials: 2.0%
Consumer Staples: 1.4%
Utilities: 1.0%
Energy: 0.3%
Cash and Fixed Interest: 23.4%
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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. The Company’s ability to generate franking credits is dependent upon the receipt of franked dividends from investments and the payment of tax. 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 Capital dividends since inception
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Cents per share
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16.0
14.0
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
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2.0
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Ordinary fully franked dividend Special fully franked dividend Equal access share buy-back
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On 28 July 2014, the Company announced a fully franked final dividend of 6.5 cents per share. This brings the full year fully franked dividend to 13.0 cents per share, an increase of 8.3%.
The dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) will operate at a 2.5% discount for the final dividend. To participate in the DRP, shareholders should send their election to the Company’s share registrar (Boardroom) no later than 10 October 2014.
Key dividend dates
Ex date: 7 October 2014 Record date: 9 October 2014 Last election date for the DRP: 10 October 2014 Payment date: 17 October 2014
Priority offer to WAM Capital shareholders in Future Generation Investment Fund Limited
WAM Capital shareholders are entitled to a priority allocation to invest in the new Future Generation Investment Fund Limited. In a first for the Australian market, investors can now gain unprecedented access to Australia’s best fund managers for 0.0% performance fees and 0.0% management fees. As fund managers, and many service providers, will be providing their services on a pro bono basis, this will allow the company to donate 1.0% of assets each year to children’s charities to invest in Australia’s future generation. Where the balance of the forgone fees is greater than the amount paid to charities, the balance will be for the benefit of shareholders.
The priority allocation closes on 28 August 2014.
For further information, including the prospectus and online application form, visit www.futuregeninvest.com.au. If you have any queries relating to the Offer, call (02) 9247 6755 or email [email protected].
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