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Manager's update regarding first quarter 2015

10th Jul 2015 11:29

RNS Number : 7480S
Terra Capital PLC
10 July 2015
 

Terra Partners Asset Management Limited

Suite 8/5A Portomaso Tower

Portomaso Avenue

St Julian's STJ 4011 Malta

Telephone +356 2371 7000

 

Regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority, Reg. No. C 56353

July 10, 2015

 

Terra Partners Asset Management Ltd. ("TPAM") presents its First Quarter 2015 Update to Shareholders regarding the activities of Terra Capital plc. ("TCA" or the "Fund") an AIM quoted investment trust investing globally in value opportunities, primarily in frontier markets.

The opinions expressed in this update represent the views of TPAM, the Fund's Investment Manager, at the time of its preparation. All reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information utilized and relied upon in preparing this update and which are provided herein, and Terra believes this information to be reliable; however no representation or warranty about the accuracy of the information contained in this report is made or is to be implied. The information reported herein does not represent all of the information Terra had available, or which it relied upon, when making its initial and continuing investment decisions and therefore this update will necessarily be incomplete and/or condensed. Terra reserves the right to amend this report and its opinions at any time. Note that investments in Emerging and Frontier markets usually suffer from liquidity problems, and are often affected by governmental interference in the free market, local politics and vagaries in commodity and currency prices; therefore, their prices can be very volatile. This means that it can be difficult to acquire and subsequently sell the shares noted in this, and prior, updates. This report is for information purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation regarding the purchase or sale of any security or investment vehicle. All solicitations or offers are on the public market of the AIM Section of the London Stock Exchange and occur solely by reference to the document titled "Tender Offer to Purchase Ordinary Shares at the Tender Price and Restructuring and Amendment to the Directors' Incentive Plan and Change of name to Terra Capital PLC and Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting" (the "Circular") as amended by resolutions passed at the January 26, 2015 EGM. Both documents are accessible on the Fund's website www.terracapitalplc.com in the "Investor Center" tab under the Documents and Announcements section of the file "AIM Rule 26". This website contains important information which may supplement, modify or differ from the information contained herein and no prospective investment decision should be considered before careful reading of the documentation found on the Fund's website. All current and prospective investors should be aware that PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

 

 

To supplement this update, we advise shareholders and others that TCA previously announced that the estimated unaudited net asset value ('NAV') per share on 30 April 2015 was US$0.981, an increase in NAV of 4.50% over the prior month.

 

The Fund undertakes its activities in line with its strategy to provide high absolute returns by investing in under-evaluated companies which its Investment Manager, Terra Partners Asset Management Limited, believes present significant deep value opportunities. Due to market inefficiencies, the Fund and its Investment Manager believe that frontier markets provide many such prospects.

 

TCA's 1st Quarter Return & Portfolio:

 

The Fund's NAV was 0.9394 at March 31 2015 compared to 0.9789 as of December 31 2014, resulting in a net NAV return of -4.04% for the quarter. The Fund paid out its 2014 declared dividend of 0.0372 € per share in February, representing a 4.28% dividend on TAC's December 31 2014 price of .87 per share. This resulted in a total return for the Fund's NAV of -0.24% for the first quarter.

 

The Fund's equity exposure increased from 81.01% at December 31 (including its commitment to Terra Argentine Fund) to 92.08% at March 31.

 

Europe:

The Fund's European exposure increased from 23.24% to 25.18%, making Europe the largest regional allocation. The Fund increased four current positions, trimmed one and liquidated another. Investments were increased in Italy, Serbia and Bulgaria. The Fund's holding in Switzerland was reduced and the lone holding in Greece was liquidated.

 

Asia:

The Fund's holdings in Asia increased from 17.93% to 19.59% on additional investments in China and Kazakhstan.

 

Middle East:

The Fund's exposure to the Middle East rose from 15.92% to 16.98% on further investment in Lebanon and a new position in Oman. There were no sales in this area during the quarter.

 

Africa:

The allocation to Africa increased from 9.08% to 11.81% on additional investments made in Tunisia and South Africa. The Fund subscribed to two rights offerings during the quarter and initiated one new position in Africa. The Fund continued to sell shares of Housing Finance (Kenya).

 

Americas:

Exposure to the Americas increased from 14.84% to 18.52% on both strong performance and additional investments in Panama and Peru.

 

Fund Details:

The following table details the Fund's holdings, changes from the prior quarter, and the local currency performance of each company's shares over the quarter.

 

Region

Country

Security

Shares

Market value

% of Fund

Change in Share Holdings

Price Return (local currency)

Total Return (local currency)

AFRICA

Kenya

Equity Bank

2,011,000

1,132,344

1.76%

No Change

4.00%

7.60%

Burkina Faso

Onatel BF

84,477

1,099,229

1.71%

No Change

8.11%

8.11%

Tunisia

One Tech Holding

248,305

993,625

1.55%

Increase

12.14%

12.14%

Tunisia

Tunisie Leasing

84,522

947,894

1.48%

Increase

6.18%

6.18%

Tunisia

Tunisia Leasing Rights

3,294

36,941

0.06%

New

South Africa

Onelogix Group

2,281,292

939,406

1.46%

Increase

-11.50%

-10.09%

Tunisia

ARTES

246,934

900,025

1.40%

No Change

-10.63%

-10.63%

South Africa

Holdsport

202,501

814,027

1.27%

Increase

3.63%

3.63%

Uganda

Umeme

2,940,000

488,188

0.76%

New

-2.18%

-2.18%

Kenya

Housing Finance Kenya

9,950

4,013

0.01%

Decrease

-6.94%

-6.94%

Kenya

Housing Finance Rights

563,025

227,100

0.35%

New

7,582,793

11.81%

AMERICAS

Argentina

IRSA

145,630

2,870,367

4.47%

No Change

28.24%

28.24%

Argentina

Terra Argentine Fund LP - Outstanding Commitment

2,040,000

3.18%

No Change

Jamaica

National Commercial Bank Jamaica

5,431,719

1,191,382

1.86%

No Change

36.11%

38.54%

Panama

Copa Holdings

11,165

1,127,330

1.76%

Increase

-2.58%

-1.77%

Jamaica

Scotia Group Jamaica

5,429,031

1,029,057

1.60%

No Change

8.75%

10.74%

Peru

Ferreycorp

2,150,387

979,185

1.53%

Increase

-12.96%

-12.96%

Peru

Refineria La Pampilla

17,808,102

948,922

1.48%

Increase

-21.43%

-21.43%

Argentina

Terra Argentine Fund LP - Series 2

510,000

674,789

1.05%

No Change

15.03%

15.03%

Argentina

Terra Argentine Fund LP - Series 3

510,000

589,455

0.92%

No Change

15.03%

15.03%

Argentina

Terra Argentine Fund LP - Series 1

340,000

440,259

0.69%

No Change

15.03%

15.03%

11,890,746

18.52%

ASIA

Bangladesh

Square Pharma

559,764

1,892,859

2.95%

No Change

1.78%

1.78%

Vietnam

Imexpharm Pharmaceutical

802,158

1,723,030

2.68%

No Change

10.77%

10.77%

Bangladesh

Brac Bank

3,592,039

1,583,535

2.47%

No Change

-7.80%

-2.42%

China

Qingling Motors

3,771,600

1,421,939

2.21%

Increase

10.12%

10.12%

Vietnam

Hung Vuong

1,115,188

1,065,779

1.66%

Increase

-2.30%

2.44%

Australia

Ardent Leisure Group

554,606

946,397

1.47%

No Change

-23.29%

-23.29%

Georgia

Bank of Georgia Holdings

31,280

805,541

1.25%

No Change

-16.43%

-16.43%

Kazakhstan

Kcell

71,344

667,066

1.04%

Increase

-6.97%

-6.97%

Korea

Kumho Petro Chemical Preferred

17,850

643,423

1.00%

No Change

-0.12%

-0.12%

Korea

Lotte Chilsung beverage Preferred

749

550,770

0.86%

No Change

17.58%

17.58%

Korea

Hyundai Motor Preferred

4,880

488,136

0.76%

No Change

-12.25%

-12.25%

Korea

Shinyoung Securities

8,370

475,187

0.74%

No Change

11.50%

11.50%

Vietnam

Hau Giang Pharmaceutical

75,853

314,954

0.49%

No Change

-6.77%

-6.77%

12,578,619

19.59%

EUROPE

Hungary

Any Security Printing

553,679

1,897,921

2.96%

No Change

9.09%

9.09%

Serbia

Galenika-Fitofarmacija

41,372

1,385,100

2.16%

No Change

12.92%

12.92%

Germany

Vib Vermoegen

74,979

1,365,426

2.13%

No Change

19.21%

19.21%

Portugal

Portucell

259,423

1,160,270

1.81%

No Change

35.14%

35.14%

Italy

QF Polis

1,286

1,092,660

1.70%

Increase

7.83%

7.83%

Montenegro

Crnogorski Telekom

222,624

1,086,586

1.69%

No Change

10.97%

10.97%

Russia

JSC ACRON

308,792

1,080,772

1.68%

No Change

2.94%

2.94%

Slovenia

Gorenje Velenje

175,399

998,420

1.56%

No Change

-5.59%

-5.59%

Switzerland

U-Blox

5,569

973,201

1.52%

Decrease

23.73%

23.73%

Macedonia

Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje

28,845

930,492

1.45%

No Change

-6.09%

-6.09%

Ukraine

Kernel Holding

86,323

838,412

1.31%

No Change

29.62%

29.62%

Croatia

Hrvatski Telekom

36,228

824,480

1.28%

No Change

7.75%

7.75%

Serbia

Komercialna Banka Serbia

32,345

591,687

0.92%

Increase

-6.91%

-6.91%

Bulgaria

Monbat

115,000

522,871

0.81%

No Change

-3.04%

-3.04%

Russia

X5 Retail

29,846

459,628

0.72%

No Change

25.82%

25.82%

Estonia

Silvano Fashion Group

267,000

392,420

0.61%

No Change

16.10%

16.10%

Italy

QF BNL Portfolio IMM

597

350,973

0.55%

Increase

8.51%

8.51%

Bulgaria

Speedy

11,712

211,976

0.33%

Increase

10.78%

10.78%

Greece

Grivalia

0

0

0.00%

Liquidated

0.40%

3.13%

16,163,294

25.18%

MIDDLE EAST

Qatar

Al Khaliji Bank

273,078

1,508,225

2.35%

No Change

-8.80%

-4.26%

Lebanon

Blom Bank

144,872

1,463,207

2.28%

No Change

-1.46%

-1.46%

Qatar

Doha Bank

89,255

1,233,014

1.92%

No Change

-11.75%

-4.74%

Qatar

Ale Meera

20,318

1,216,480

1.89%

No Change

9.00%

13.50%

Oman

Oman Refreshment

175,000

1,136,275

1.77%

No Change

2.04%

6.12%

Qatar

Gulf Warehousing Company

66,000

1,083,958

1.69%

No Change

6.03%

6.03%

Oman

Oman Cement

720,950

883,797

1.38%

No Change

-8.88%

-3.09%

Lebanon

Soldiere

78,918

872,044

1.36%

Increase

-4.33%

-4.33%

Bahrain

SEEF Properties

1,313,897

676,081

1.05%

No Change

0.52%

6.22%

Oman

Bank Sohar

670,000

416,497

0.65%

New

-9.42%

-6.49%

Bahrain

Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company

200,000

408,466

0.64%

No Change

10.00%

16.43%

10,898,045

16.98%

Total Equity Holdings

59,113,496

92.08%

Cash

4,680,675

7.29%

FIXED INCOME

Ukraine

City of Kiev Municipal Bonds

844,000

392,905

0.61%

No Change

HEDGING

XDE Put Dec 2015 @ 1.05

7,400

0.01%

New

XDE Put Dec 2015 @ 1.06

3,250

0.01%

New

Total Fund

64,197,727

 

Respectfully Submitted by: 

 

Terra Partners Asset Management Limited

Suite 8/5A, Portomaso Tower, Portomaso Avenue,

St. Julian's STJ 4011 Malta

Regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority, Reg. No. C 56353

 

Contact: Galileo Fund Services Limited (Administrator)

Ian Dungate or Suzanne Jones

+44 1624 692600

 

Panmure Gordon (Nominated adviser and corporate broker)

Paul Fincham or Jonathan Becher

+44 20 7886 2500

 

 

This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
 
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