Kempen Global Small Cap Review Q1
Kempen Global Small Cap Review Q1
Kempen Global Small Cap Review Q1
Small-cap
Review Q1 2021
APRIL 2021
General provisions
Kempen Capital Management N.V. (Kempen) is a specialist Asset Management company – a strong player in its niche markets. We focus on a select
group of strategies that place us among the top of our international league in Small-caps, Real Estate, Dividend Equities, Fixed Income and Hedge
Fund Solutions. We are passionately committed to building long-term partnerships based on transparency and trust and we consider our clients’
goals as our goals, which is why Kempen and our employees invest in our funds right along with you.
Small-caps: general risks to take into account when investing in small-cap strategies
Please note that all investments are subject to market fluctuations. Investing in a small-cap strategy may be subject to country risk, equity market
risks and small cap company risk, which could negatively affect the performance. Under unusual market conditions the specific risks can increase
significantly. Potential Investors should be aware that changes in the actual and perceived fundamentals of a company may result in changes for the
market value of the shares of such company. Equities of companies with small capitalization can be more volatile than equities of mid and large
companies and may also be less liquid.
The value of your investment may fluctuate, past performance is no guarantee for the future. Do not take unnecessary risks. Before you invest, it is
important that you are aware of and are informed about the characteristics and risks of investing. This information can be found in the available
documents of the strategy and/or in the agreements that are part of the service you choose or have chosen.
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General provisions
- interested in a convenient way of gaining exposure to small-cap companies and to (international) equity markets;
- seeking long-term growth of their investment (5 years or longer);
- who can bear the possibility of significant losses, especially in the short term; and
- who have experience with the risks and rewards of equity investing.
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Summary
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Agenda
1. Review
2. Outlook
3. ESG
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Review: Strong relative and absolute Q1 2021 performance
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Strong Q1 2021 contributing to long-term track record
Q1 2021 return vs benchmark and value index 5-year annualized return vs benchmark and value index
25% 23.2% 20%
16.8%
20%
17.7% 15%
12.9%
15% 13.9%
10% 9.4%
10%
5%
5%
0% 0%
Kempen Global Small-cap MSCI World Small-cap MSCI World Small-cap Kempen Global Small-cap MSCI World Small-cap MSCI World Small-cap
fund (gross return) index (benchmark) Value index fund (gross return) index (benchmark) Value index
The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance is no guarantee for the future.
Source: JP Morgan, KCM, 31/03/2016 to 31/03/2021, returns before costs in EUR
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Strong participation in recovery after Q1 2020 correction
The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance is no guarantee for the future.
Source: JP Morgan, KCM, 31/03/2020 to 31/03/2021, returns before costs in EUR
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Strong stock selection in Consumer and IT in Q1 2021
Relative sector weights as per period end Sector attribution vs MSCI World Small Cap
Energy Energy
Financials Financials
Health Care Health Care
Industrials Industrials
Information Technology Information Technology
Materials Materials
Real Estate Real Estate
Utilities Utilities
Cash Cash
Total
Source: Factset, gross returns, EUR, from 31/12/2020 to 31/03/2021. This is an indicative gross performance figure that can deviate slightly from the actual performance of the strategy.
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Strong stock selection in North America in Q1 2021
Relative region weights as per period end Region attribution vs MSCI World Small Cap
Allocation
Europe Europe Effect
Selection
Effect
Japan Japan
Other Other
Cash Cash
Total Total
Source: Factset, gross returns, EUR, from 31/12/2020 to 31/03/2021. This is an indicative gross performance figure that can deviate slightly from the actual performance of the strategy.
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Performance contribution analysis Q1 2021
Bed Bath & Beyond [114%] 0.9% 0.0% First Solar [-9%]
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Portfolio activity in 2020 and Q1 2021
Portfolio activity per year Examples of new investment ideas in 2020 and Q1 2021
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Net change 0 +6 -7 -7 2
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Takeovers in the portfolio over the years
Since inception 25 companies in the Kempen Global Small-cap strategy received a take-over bid
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Modern portfolio management in 2020
Number of (virtual) company contacts up versus 2019
96
83
61
302 285 34
77 95
42
131 21
75 Europe
Japan
North America
6
3
company contacts 2 2
financial model updates
general updates Rest of World
ESG voting and updates
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Strong track record
Figures are gross performance in EUR; the effect of potential fees and charges is not included. The level of the fees and charges will depend on the
applied product structure, this will have effect on the net performance.
Source: Kempen. *Performance figures based on a representative account before fees as at 31 March 2021. **Annualised figures
The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance is no guarantee for future results.
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Reconciliation gross returns to net returns
Kempen Global Small-cap strategy, gross return 23.2% 86.6% 16.1% 16.8% 14.9%
Kempen (Lux) Global Small-cap Fund (I), net return 22.9% 84.9% 15.1% 15.8% 13.9%
Kempen (Lux) Global Small-cap Fund (BN), net return 22.9% 84.8% 15.0% 15.7% 11.9%
Benchmark (MSCI World Small Cap Index) 13.9% 69.4% 13.2% 12.9% 11.9%
* EUR returns. The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance is no guarantee for the future.
Source: JP Morgan, KCM, 31/03/2021, since inception runs from 07/08/2014 to 31/03/2021
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Performance driven by stock selection since inception
Sector attribution vs MSCI World Small Cap Region attribution vs MSCI World Small Cap
Communication Services
Consumer Discretionary Other
Consumer Staples
Energy
Japan
Financials
Health Care
Industrials Europe
Information Technology
Materials
North America
Real Estate
Utilities
[Cash] Total
Total
-10% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
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Q1 2021 was a strong quarter for small-caps and value
0% -10% -10%
MSCI World Small MSCI World Small Value Stock Selection Kempen Global Small-cap
The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance is no guarantee for the future.
Source: JP Morgan, KCM, 01/01/2019 to 31/03/2021, returns before costs in EUR
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Agenda
1. Review
2. Outlook
3. ESG
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Outlook: Remain focused on bottom-up stock selection
Opportunity to add value by stock selection given still substantial valuation dispersion
– Portfolio holdings on average are higher quality, have healthier balance sheets and are more attractively valued versus the benchmark
– The strategy continues to have a high active share and has no large top-down bets on regions or sectors
– The strategy’s long-term value investing style differentiates us from many peers
– Since Q4 2020 the pronounced 3-year rolling performance gap between value and growth stocks has started narrowing
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Portfolio: higher quality and more attractively valued
1.5x
15% 15x
1.0x
10% 10x
0.5x
5% 5x
0.0x
0% -0.5x 0x
ROCE Net Debt / EBITDA P/E (FY2)
Source: Kempen, FactSet, 31 March 2021, * Weighted average and excludes financials and real estate and values <-100% and >100% ,
** Weighted average and excludes financials and real estate and companies with EBITDA <0 and values <10 and >10, *** Harmonic weighted average and excludes values >100 and <0
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High active share, no top-down bets on regions or sectors
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Small-caps and value rebounded from lows in Q4 2020
3-years rolling annualized return small-cap minus large-cap* 3-years rolling annualized return small-cap value minus growth**
20% 20%
15% 15%
10% 10%
5% 5%
0% 0%
-5% -5%
-10% -10%
-15% -15%
-20% -20%
1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019
Source: Kempen, FactSet, 31/05/1994 – 31/03/2021, *MSCI World index (large-caps) versus MSCI World Small cap index (small-caps), MSCI World Small cap ACWI (1994 – 2001 ) & MSCI World Small cap (2001 – 2021)
**MSCI World Small Value index (small-cap value) versus MSCI World Small Growth index (small-cap growth)
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Long-term value style differentiates us from peers
02 116 36
14
Small
617 30
21 21
5
* Kempen Global Small-cap strategy is currently classified as “Small Value” by Morningstar Direct per 31/12/2020 ** Time period: 31/1/2016 to 31/12/2020
Source: Morningstar Direct
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Significant growth in Assets under Management (EURm)
1,562
1,085
619
488
327
151
6 10 24
Inception Jul- Jul-15 Jul-16 Jul-17 Jul-18 Jul-19 Jul-20 Dec-20 Mar-20
14
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Agenda
1. Review
2. Outlook
3. ESG
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Strategy is suitable for sustainable client portfolios
1. 2. 3. 4.
Screening Quickscan Fundamental analysis Ownership
(± 4000 companies) (± 500 companies) (± 100 companies) (60-90 companies)
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Engagement overview Q1 2021
Company Ongoing engagement cases in Q1 2021 Strategy Environmental Social Governance
Argo Argo held investor day in line with our recommendations (content, timing, targets)
Micro Focus Engaged on several voting items regarding renumeration and board composition
Optorun Engaged on various ESG topics and identified room for improvement
Kojamo Engaged on board compensation voted against ISS to keep experienced board
Luxfer Provided feedback and gap analysis on Luxfer’s sustainability report
Software AG Engaged on communication, capital allocation and other governance issues
Jabil MSCI ESG rating upgraded to BBB, organized call with head of ESG to discuss climate change
Fujitec Milestone 3 after the capital markets day, continued engagement via letters and calls
Otello Voted for renumeration program after engagement with management
Stabilus Raised awareness on the importance of ESG and ESG ratings
Koito Engaged on shareholder communication, corporate governance and disclosure
Delek US Engaged on GHG reduction strategy and targets
Thermon Engaged on communication, financial reporting and sustainability
Ulvac Shared a capital allocation model with the company that can create significant value
DeNA Sent letter to incoming CEO with our strategic views. Letter led to an invitation to speak to CEO
ANF Continued engagement on capital allocation. Additionally, we connected CFOs SNBR and ANF
EnerSys Engaged on communication and sustainability
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No exposure to MSCI ESG controversy flags,
UNGC Fail & Watchlist companies or controversial sectors
MSCI ESG controversy flags UNGC status Controversial sectors*
Non-controversial sectors 96.3%100%
92% 36.3% Gambling - operations
Green 0.9%
92.5% Pass Thermal Coal Power Generation
98.6% 0.6%
Weapons 0.6%
4% Coal Reserves 0.3%
Yellow Alcohol Production 0.3%
5.4% 0.0%
Watch List Nuclear Energy 0.2%
0.9% Tobacco Retail 0.2%
0% Tobacco Distribution 0.2%
Orange
1.8% Tobacco Production 0.1%
0.0% Alcohol Retail 0.1%
Fail Alcohol Distribution
0% 0.1% 0.1%
Red Thermal Coal Mining 0.0%
0.1% Adult Entertainment - distribution 0.0%
Adult Entertainment - retail 0.0%
3.7%
4% Unrated Gambling - licensing 0.0%
Unrated 0.5% Labor rights controversy
0.2% 0.0%
Bribe controversy 0.0%
Strategy Benchmark
*Includes companies obtaining a material share of revenue from stated sectors (Weapons >15%, Alcohol >20%, other sectors >5%)
Source: MSCI ESG Research, ISS-ESG research, 31/12/2020. Portfolio as of 31/3/2021.
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ESG ratings and risk category
AAA 3% 1%
2% Negligible
1%
AA 6%
13% 41%
Low
28% 28%
A
21%
40%
BBB 30% Medium
26% 38%
BB 19% 15%
22% High
23%
B 9%
13% 2%
Severe
0% 8%
CCC
1%
1%
5% Unrated
Unrated 3%
2%
Strategy Benchmark
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Less carbon intensive portfolio than the benchmark
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Carbon emission development and targets – GSC
Comments
CO2e per EUR m invested (CO2/EV) Weighted Average Carbon Intensity (WACI)
– Overall: Portfolio carbon intensity improved in 2020. We engage with highest carbon contributors:
– Befesa: Monitoring the company’s progression on ESG targets 2020* 2019* Delta 2020* 2019* Delta
– Cabot: Engagement on GHG reduction targets, scope 3 disclosure and management alignment Portfolio 79 129 -50 115 153 -38
– Delek US: Engagement on decarbonization strategy and GHG reduction targets
Benchmark 89 87 2 173 176 -3
Carbon emission per EUR m Sales (CO2e / Revenues)** Issuer name Sector Contribution to Portfolio Weight (%)
portfolio CO2e per
200 EUR Revenues
180
153 1. Befesa Industrials 22.1% 2.5%
160
140 2. Cabot Materials 16.8% 1.2%
115
120 3. West Fraser Materials 12.0% 3.0%
100
4. Delek US Energy 4.6% 1.7%
80
60 5. Vesuvius Industrials 4.3% 2.2%
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First Solar: solar panel manufacturer
– Solar power will need to expand materially to reach Paris Agreement ambitions
– First Solar is a global top 10 solar module manufacturer
– The company is the only large scale global producer of thin film solar modules
– Thin film has an up to 6 times lower carbon footprint than competing technologies
– Water usage is up to 24 times less than competing technologies
– For more on First Solar click here
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Disclaimer
Kempen (Lux) Global Small-cap Fund (the “Sub-Fund”) is a sub-fund of Kempen International Funds SICAV (the “Fund”), is domiciled in Luxembourg. This Fund is authorised in Luxembourg and is
regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. Kempen Capital Management N.V. (KCM) is the management company of the Fund. KCM is authorised as management
company and regulated by The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. The Sub-Fund is registered with The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets under the license of the Fund.
The information in this document provides insufficient information for an investment decision. Please read the Key Investor Document and the prospectus. These documents of the Fund are
available at the registered office of the Fund located at 6H, route de Trèves, L-2633 Senningerberg, Luxembourg and on the website of KCM (www.kempen.com/investmentfunds).
The Sub-fund is registered for offering in a limited number of countries. The countries where the sub-fund is registered can be found on the website. The value of your investment may fluctuate.
Past performance provides no guarantee for the future.
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