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Manager's update regarding Third Quarter 2014

4th Nov 2014 15:25

RNS Number : 1403W
Terra Capital PLC
04 November 2014
 



 

Terra Partners Asset Management Limited

Portomaso Tower 8/5A

Portomaso Ave

St. Julian's Malta STJ4011

Telephone +356-2371-7000

Regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority, Reg No. C56353

 

November 4, 2014

 

Investment Manager's Update to Shareholders regarding

Third Quarter 2014 Activities of Terra Capital plc. ("TCA")

The opinions expressed in this update represent the views of the Investment Manager (Terra Partners Asset Management or "Terra") 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 as to 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. Please 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 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, and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security or investment vehicle. All offers or solicitations are on the public market of the AIM Section of the London Stock Exchange and occur solely by reference to the information contained in 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") 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.

 

TCA's 3rd Quarter Return & Portfolio

The Fund's NAV declined slightly to 1.0018 at September 30, 2014 from 1.009 as of June 30, 2014, resulting in a net return of -0.72% for the quarter. This brings the Fund's year-to-date net return to 8.40% and its 12-month return to 12.10%.

Due to realizations and limited re-investments, the Fund's equity exposure decreased from 77.47% at June 30 to 73.24% at September 30.

Europe

The Fund's exposure to Europe declined from 21.83% to 19.14% as the Fund had net sales in the region and the performance of the Fund's holdings in the region was overall negative. Europe slipped to the second largest regional exposure in the Fund as its remaining holding in Societe de la Tour Eiffel (France) was liquidated and the Fund continued to reduce its holdings in Grivalia (Greece, formerly Eurobank Properties). The Fund made additions to 2 positions-Kernel (Ukraine) and KMB Belgrade (Serbia)-and initiated a new position, which we are not currently identifying due to efforts to continue acquiring shares in this small, relative illiquid security.

Asia

This region became the Fund's largest exposure despite the Fund reducing its allocation to Asia from 21.42% to 20.24%, The Fund reduced exposure to five positions: Ardent Leisure (Australia), Daelim Preferred (Korea) [subsequently totally liquidated], Kumho Preferred (Korea), Hyundai Preferred (Korea) and Hung Vuong (Vietnam). There were no new positions or additions to current positions during the quarter.

Middle East

The Fund's exposure to the Middle East rose to 14.28% as the allocation to SEEF Properties (Bahrain) was increased and the Fund initiated a position in Doha Bank (Qatar). The Fund completed its liquidation of Masraf al Rayan (Qatar) during the quarter.

Africa

The African allocation declined from 8.74% to 7.04 % as the Fund significantly reduced its holdings in Housing Finance (Kenya),while making a small increase to its position in Tunisie Leasing (Tunisia).

Americas

The Americas declined to 12.57% from 13.20% based on performance as there were no changes in the Fund's holdings in the region (note: the Terra Argentine Fund made its second capital call during the quarter but the total extent of the commitment is already reflected in allocations).

Purchases

The Fund initiated two new positions within the Fund and added to four current positions (please refer to accompanying table on following page).

Sales

Terra liquidated two positions and reduced holdings in seven more current holdings. The Fund liquidated its position in Societe de la Tour Eiffel at the takeover price and completed its liquidation of Masraf al Rayan which had begun in the prior quarter on valuation concerns.

 

Portfolio of Terra Capital PLC as of Sept. 30, 2014

 

 

 

Country

Security

Shares

Market value

% of Fund

Change in Share Holdings

Price Return (local currency)

Total Return (local currency)

 

EUROPE

Hungary

Any Security Printing

553,679

1,800,106

2.63%

No Change

8.11%

8.11%

 

Serbia

Galenika-Fitofarmacija DP

41,372

1,411,368

2.06%

No Change

21.88%

21.88%

 

Germany

Vib Vermoegen O.N

74,979

1,363,658

1.99%

No Change

3.97%

7.22%

 

Macedonia

Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje

28,845

1,242,867

1.82%

No Change

0.52%

0.52%

 

Montenegro

Crnogorski Telekom a.d.

222,624

1,124,696

1.64%

No Change

8.11%

8.11%

 

Portugal

Portucell

259,423

1,033,412

1.51%

No Change

-7.89%

-7.89%

 

Croatia

Hrvatski Telekom DD

36,228

981,512

1.43%

No Change

7.86%

7.86%

 

Russia

JSC ACRON S GDR

308,792

969,607

1.42%

No Change

-10.29%

-10.29%

 

Switzerland

U-Blox AG

6,589

815,518

1.19%

No Change

0.51%

0.51%

 

Ukraine

Kernel Holding SA

80,695

606,940

0.89%

Increase

-25.34%

-25.34%

 

Estonia

Silvano Fashion Group AS

267,000

553,042

0.81%

No Change

-18.81%

-13.86%

 

Greece

Eurobank Properties

45,891

521,643

0.76%

Decrease

4.05%

4.05%

 

Serbia

Komercjialna Banka Serbia

19,783

426,138

0.62%

Increase

14.34%

14.34%

 

Italy

QF Polis Fund

267

254,602

0.37%

New

XXX

XXX

 

France

Ste de la Tour Eiffel

0

0

0.00%

Liquidated

 

13,105,111

19.14%

 

 

ASIA

Bangladesh

Square Pharma

559,764

1,885,292

2.75%

No Change

6.20%

7.42%

 

Australia

Ardent Leisure Group

607,977

1,648,384

2.41%

Decrease

14.39%

16.68%

 

Vietnam

Imexpharm Pharmaceutical JSC.

802,158

1,606,016

2.35%

No Change

-21.30%

-21.30%

 

Georgia

Bank of Georgia Holdings Plc

38,300

1,526,173

2.23%

No Change

4.60%

4.60%

 

Bangladesh

Brac Bank Ltd

3,592,039

1,494,845

2.18%

No Change

24.71%

24.71%

 

Korea

Daelim Industrial Co. Ltd.-PFD

28,700

1,104,259

1.61%

Decrease

8.41%

8.41%

 

China

Qingling Motors

3,608,000

1,064,074

1.55%

No Change

4.09%

4.09%

 

Korea

Kumho Petro Chemical Co - PFD

23,992

862,862

1.26%

Decrease

4.12%

4.12%

 

Korea

Lotte Chilsung beverage Co - Pref

749

698,458

1.02%

No Change

24.87%

24.87%

 

Vietnam

Hung Vuong Corporation

410,650

593,897

0.87%

Decrease

30.64%

34.89%

 

Korea

Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. - PFD

4,880

545,714

0.80%

Decrease

-22.11%

-22.11%

 

Korea

Shinyoung Securities LTD

8,370

498,930

0.73%

No Change

50.30%

50.30%

 

Vietnam

Hau Giang Pharmaceutical JSC.

75,853

326,960

0.48%

No Change

-6.63%

-5.10%

 

13,855,865

20.24%

 

 

MIDDLE EAST

Qatar

Al Khaliji Bank

273,078

1,650,587

2.41%

No Change

12.01%

12.01%

 

Oman

Oman Cement

720,950

1,430,813

2.09%

No Change

-2.56%

-2.56%

 

Lebanon

Blom Bank GDS ord B shs

144,872

1,369,040

2.00%

No Change

1.07%

1.07%

 

Qatar

Doha Bank QSC

82,455

1,313,338

1.92%

New

4.50%

4.50%

 

Oman

Oman Refreshment

175,000

1,111,479

1.62%

No Change

1.24%

1.24%

 

Qatar

Gulf Warehousing Company

66,000

947,932

1.38%

No Change

16.35%

16.35%

 

Lebanon

Soldiere - GDRs

68,573

855,791

1.25%

No Change

-7.56%

-7.56%

 

Bahrain

SEEF Properties b.s.c.

1,313,897

738,810

1.08%

Increase

5.00%

5.00%

 

Bahrain

Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company

200,000

358,071

0.52%

No Change

1.49%

1.49%

 

Qatar

MASRAF AL RAYAN

0

0

0.00%

Liquidated

 

9,775,862

14.28%

 

 

AMERICAS

Argentina

Terra Argentine Fund LP - Outstanding Commitment

2,550,000

3.72%

Decrease

0.00%

0.00%

 

Argentina

IRSA Inversiones y represent. SA GDR RCTP

145,630

2,003,869

2.93%

No Change

-16.05%

-16.05%

 

Peru

Ferreycorp SAA

1,787,387

1,026,523

1.50%

No Change

-12.63%

-12.63%

 

Jamaica

Scotia Group Jamaica

5,429,031

933,073

1.36%

No Change

1.32%

3.42%

 

Jamaica

National Commercial Bank Jamaica

5,431,719

870,006

1.27%

No Change

-0.33%

1.61%

 

Argentina

Terra Argentine Fund LP - Series 2

510,000

545,256

0.80%

New

0.00%

0.00%

 

Argentina

Terra Argentine Fund LP - Series 1

340,000

355,745

0.52%

New

4.63%

4.63%

 

Peru

Refineria La Pampilla SA

3,408,102

318,360

0.47%

No Change

-15.63%

-15.63%

 

8,602,833

12.57%

AFRICA

Kenya

Equity Bank Ltd

2,011,000

1,159,759

1.69%

No Change

11.96%

11.96%

Burkina Faso

Onatel BF

84,477

1,121,504

1.64%

No Change

-5.87%

-5.87%

Kenya

Housing Finance Kenya

2,059,050

1,089,475

1.59%

Decrease

11.11%

11.11%

Tunisia

Automobile reseau tunisien et services

172,026

668,544

0.98%

No Change

-6.04%

-4.16%

Tunisia

Tunisie Leasing

62,335

664,118

0.97%

Increase

-9.86%

-9.86%

Tunisia

One Tech Holding

26,500

99,456

0.15%

No Change

-1.31%

-1.31%

4,802,856

7.02%

Total Equity Holdings

50,142,527

73.24%

Cash

17,911,585

26.16%

Fixed Income

Ukraine

City of Kiev Municipal Bonds

512,000

409,184

0.60%

Increase

Hedging

0

Total Fund

68,463,296

 

 

Respectfully Submitted by: 

 

Terra Partners Asset Management Limited

Portomaso Tower Suite 8/5A,

St. Julian's Malta STJ4011

Regulated by Malta Financial Services Authority, Reg No. C56353

 

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

 

Terra Capital plc. Howard Golden or Filip Montfort +356-2371-7000

 

 

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