1 Mar 2018 11:25
Terra Capital Plc
Fund Manager's Update Regarding Q4 2017
Legal Entity Identifier: 2138006S6U2X7L4R8V74
Terra Capital Plc. ('TCA' or the 'Fund'), the AIM quoted investment company focused on investing in value opportunities globally, primarily in frontier markets is pleased to report that it has received the latest report from Terra Partners Asset Management Limited ('TPAM' or the 'Fund Manager'), covering its activities in Q4 2017.
The Fund Manager's update covering Q4 2017 is reproduced below.
Terra Partners Asset Management Limited
Portomaso Tower, 8/5A
Portomaso Avenue
St Julian's STJ 4011 MALTA
Telephone +356 2371 7000
Regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority, Reg. No. C 56353
Registered Investment Adviser with the US Securities & Exchange Commission
March 1, 2018
Terra Partners Asset Management Limited ('TPAM' or the 'Fund Manager') presents its Fourth Quarter 2017 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 document represent the views of TPAM, the Fund Manager of TCA, at the time of its preparation. This document has been prepared from publicly available information, internally developed data and other sources believed to be reliable, and all reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure its accuracy; however, no representation or warranty about the accuracy of the information contained in, or of any omissions from, this document or any supplementary information made available to any interested party or its advisers is implied, and any liability in respect of such information or omissions is hereby expressly disclaimed.
Note that the information herein is not all of the information TPAM had available, or which it relied upon, when making its initial and continuing investment decisions. TPAM reserves the right to amend the information provided herein, and its opinions, at any time, and undertakes no obligation (express or implied) to provide any recipient with any further information or to correct any inaccuracies or omissions which may subsequently become apparent. Readers are advised that a fund managed by TPAM, and some officers and employees of TPAM currently own positions in TCA. This document is for information purposes only and it is not intended as an offer or solicitation regarding the purchase or sale of any security or investment vehicle.
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 TCA's portfolio. All current and prospective investors should be aware that PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
All solicitations or offers regarding TCA are made and transacted on the public market of the AIM Section of the London Stock Exchange and occur by reference to TCA's Offering Memorandum and 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" of the April 30, 2012 (the "Circular") as amended by subsequent resolutions, primarily the one passed at the January 26, 2015 EGM. Documents are accessible on TCA's website www.terracapitalplc.com in the "Investor Centre" 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 documentation found on TCA's website.
By accepting this document, you agree to be bound by the foregoing limitations.
TCA's 4th Quarter 2017 Return & Portfolio
The Fund's NAV increased to $1.149 at December 31st, 2017 from $1.12 at September 30, 2017, a net total return of 2.59% for the quarter.
The Fund's investment level (equity, fixed income, and hedging) decreased from 88.8% as of September 30th, 2017 to 81.40 as of December 31st, 2017. These figures no longer include the uncalled capital commitment to Terra Argentine Fund, L.P. ("TAF"). In addition, TAF has been completely liquidated and the proceeds distributed back to investors. This decrease in the level of investment is largely due to the Fund's efforts to raise cash in anticipation of the share tender offer that is expected to take place in the 1st quarter of 2018.
Specific Areas of Investment
Europe: The Fund's exposure to Europe decreased from 22.7% to 21.0% of the portfolio. The Fund liquidated its position in Silvano Fashion Group (Estonia). It also increased its position in Kernel (Ukraine).
Americas: The Fund's exposure to the Americas decreased from 21.5% to 20.9% and is the Fund's second largest regional exposure. The Fund decreased its positions in NCBJ (Jamaica), JMMB (Jamaica), Ferreycorp (Peru), Copa Holdings (Panama), and IRSA (Argentina). The Fund liquidated its position in Terra Argentine Fund (Argentina).
Asia: The Fund's exposure to Asia decreased slightly from 12.7% to 11.9%. The Fund increased its positions in Summit Power (Bangladesh) and Great Wall Motor Company (China).It decreased its position in Square Pharma (Bangladesh and Qingling Motors (China).
Middle East: The Fund's exposure to the Middle East decreased from to 18.2% to 14.7%. The Fund decreased its position in Oman Cement (Oman) and liquidated its positions in Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (UAE), Amanat Holdings (UAE), and Mezzan Holdings (Kuwait).
Africa: TCA's Africa allocation decreased from 13.8% to 12.8%. The Fund increased its position in Residences Dar Saada (Morocco) and liquidated its position in Holdsport (South Africa).
Fund Details
The following page details the Fund's holdings, changes from the prior quarter, and the total return of each company's shares over the quarter in both U.S. dollars and local currency. The numbers provided are based on TPAM's internal calculations:
Region | Country | Security | Shares | Market Value | % of Fund | Position Change | 4Q US$ Total Return | 4Q LC$ Total Return |
EUROPE | Hungary | Any Security Printing | 593,457 | 3,060,770 | 4.34% | No Change | 0.87% | -0.96% |
Serbia | Galenika-Fitofarmacija DP | 79,115 | 2,268,528 | 3.21% | No Change | 8.47% | 6.05% | |
Kazakhstan | KCELL | 397,630 | 2,167,084 | 3.07% | No Change | -2.68% | -2.68% | |
Macedonia | Komercijalna Banka A D Skopje | 28,845 | 1,562,883 | 2.21% | No Change | -1.59% | -2.99% | |
Italy | QF Polis Fund | 1,789 | 1,264,465 | 1.79% | No Change | 2.52% | 1.03% | |
Bulgaria | Speedy | 47,518 | 1,262,330 | 1.79% | No Change | 0.33% | -1.14% | |
Slovenia | Gorenje Velenje | 175,399 | 1,073,442 | 1.52% | No Change | -10.77% | 12.07% | |
Ukraine | Kernel Holding SA | 61,923 | 981,923 | 1.39% | Increase | -10.46% | -14.59% | |
Poland | Fabryki Mebli Forte | 58,000 | 833,165 | 1.18% | No Change | -27.95% | -31.27% | |
Montenegro | Crnogorski Telecom A.D. | 217,624 | 410,892 | 0.58% | No Change | -18.12% | -19.31% | |
Estonia | Silvano Fashion Group AS | - | - | 0.00% | Liquidated | |||
14,885,481 | 21.08% | |||||||
ASIA | Bangladesh | Square Pharma | 515,910 | 1,883,013 | 2.67% | Decrease | 6.65% | 7.26% |
Philippines | Travellers International Hotels | 19,782,000 | 1,579,385 | 2.24% | No Change | 5.46% | 3.38% | |
Philippines | Belle Corporation | 15,700,000 | 1,221,986 | 1.73% | No Change | 5.27% | 3.19% | |
Bangladesh | Summit Power Ltd. | 2,786,398 | 1,209,755 | 1.71% | Increase | -9.40% | -8.88% | |
Philippines | RFM Corporation | 11,003,750 | 1,097,064 | 1.55% | No Change | 14.07% | 11.82% | |
China | Great Wall Motor Company | 828,600 | 949,201 | 1.34% | Increase | -6.84% | -6.77% | |
China | Qingling Motors | 1,608,955 | 512,783 | 0.73% | Decrease | -2.42% | -2.35% | |
8,453,187 | 11.97% | |||||||
MIDDLE EAST | Lebanon | Blom Bank | 137,672 | 1,748,434 | 2.48% | No Change | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Qatar | Gulf Warehousing Company | 99,107 | 1,189,554 | 1.68% | No Change | 4.43% | 3.00% | |
Oman | Bank Muscat | 1,104,455 | 1,130,566 | 1.60% | No Change | 0.13% | 0.00% | |
Bahrain | Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait | 980,000 | 1,076,009 | 1.52% | No change | 3.53% | 3.50% | |
Bahrain | Gulf Hotel Group | 704,700 | 981,190 | 1.39% | No Change | 1.97% | 1.94% | |
Kuwait | National Bank of Kuwait | 400,000 | 965,485 | 1.37% | No Change | -4.33% | -4.34% | |
Oman | Ooredoo Oman | 699,000 | 955,246 | 1.35% | No Change | 10.65% | 10.50% | |
Oman | Oman Refreshment | 175,000 | 932,060 | 1.32% | No Change | 7.75% | 7.61% | |
Lebanon | Solidere - A Shares | 114,499 | 917,137 | 1.30% | No Change | 0.13% | 0.13% | |
Oman | Oman Cement | 478,663 | 509,877 | 0.72% | Decrease | 2.12% | 1.99% | |
UAE | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank | - | - | 0.00% | Liquidated | |||
UAE | Amanat Holdings | - | - | 0.00% | Liquidated | |||
Kuwait | Mezzan Holding Co. | - | - | 0.00% | Liquidated | |||
10,405,558 | 14.74% | |||||||
AMERICAS | Jamaica | National Commercial Bank Jamaica | 3,653,441 | 2,932,716 | 4.15% | Decrease | 18.91% | 14.34% |
Peru | Refineria La Pampilla SA | 20,834,070 | 1,994,769 | 2.83% | No Change | 24.95% | 24.00% | |
Jamaica | Jamaica Money Market Brokers | 8,498,338 | 1,214,125 | 1.72% | Decrease | 17.65% | 13.12% | |
Peru | Ferreycorp SAA | 1,942,216 | 1,529,658 | 2.17% | Decrease | 20.63% | 19.72% | |
Panama | Copa Holdings | 10,365 | 1,389,532 | 1.97% | Decrease | 8.25% | 8.25% | |
Argentina | IRSA Inversiones y Represent. SA GDR | 46,798 | 1,385,221 | 1.96% | Decrease | 26.56% | 26.56% | |
Brazil | BB Votorantim FII | 54,300 | 985,186 | 1.40% | No Change | -7.94% | -4.23% | |
Brazil | FII Vila Olimpia Corporate | 34,000 | 887,849 | 1.26% | No Change | -4.03% | -0.16% | |
Brazil | SDI Logistica Rio FII | 25,244 | 731,066 | 1.04% | No Change | 3.55% | 7.72% | |
Brazil | FII Torre Almirante | 1,020 | 547,487 | 0.78% | No Change | -14.54% | -11.10% | |
Brazil | FII Edificio Galeria | 518,327 | 518,327 | 0.73% | No Change | -13.46% | -9.98% | |
Brazil | FDO S F Lima FII | 578,259 | 485,301 | 0.69% | No Change | 12.47% | 17.00% | |
Brazil | FII Imob Projeto Agua Branca | 1,800 | 186,113 | 0.26% | No Change | -5.45% | -1.64% | |
Argentina | Terra Argentine Fund All Series | - | - | 0.00% | Liquidated | |||
14,787,349 | 20.95% | |||||||
AFRICA | South Africa | African Oxygen | 707,000 | 1,600,867 | 2.27% | No Change | 35.91% | 23.85% |
Egypt | Emaar Misr for Development | 7,361,000 | 1,469,633 | 2.08% | No Change | 7.06% | 7.90% | |
Tunisia | One Tech Holding | 248,305 | 1,337,150 | 1.89% | No Change | 11.40% | 11.26% | |
Kenya | KCB Group | 2,867,000 | 1,187,638 | 1.68% | No Change | 4.33% | 4.27% | |
Burkina Faso | Onatel BF | 60,809 | 1,064,416 | 1.51% | No Change | 25.61% | 24.16% | |
Morocco | Residences Dar Saada | 60,083 | 1,002,651 | 1.42% | Increase | -7.38% | -8.16% | |
Tunisia | Automobile Reseau Tunisien et Services | 246,934 | 618,033 | 0.88% | No Change | -7.07% | -7.19% | |
Tunisia | Tunisie Leasing | 87,818 | 496,307 | 0.70% | No Change | -5.54% | -5.66% | |
Nigeria | Nigerian Breweries | 833,247 | 312,236 | 0.44% | No Change | -17.88% | -17.65% | |
South Africa | Holdsport | - | - | 0.00% | Liquidated | |||
9,088,931 | 12.87% | |||||||
Total Equity Holdings | 57,620,505 | 81.62% | ||||||
Cash | 12,932,505 | 18.32% | ||||||
Hedging | 44,500 | 0.06% | ||||||
Total Fund | 70,597,510 |
\* These figures were prepared by the Fund Manager based on its internal records and calculations.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Terra Partners Asset Management Limited
Portomaso Tower, 8/5A, Portomaso Avenue,
St. Julian's STJ 4011 MALTA
Regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority, Reg. No. C 56353
Registered Investment Adviser with the US Securities & Exchange Commission
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
NOTES:
Terra Capital Plc is an AIM quoted investment company focussed on generating high absolute returns while ensuring volatility is kept to a minimum. The fund predominantly invests in under-researched and under-valued companies. The Fund Manager targets companies that are trading at less than their intrinsic worth and so, aside from any potential growth prospects, provide scope for capital appreciation as a result of a reversion towards underlying value. Investments are also made in companies which are viewed as fair value but offer opportunities for growth at a reasonable price. Due to inherent market inefficiencies, the Fund Manager believes many such 'value' opportunities can be found in Frontier Markets and utilises in-house teams of analysts on the ground in areas of interest to investigate suitable opportunities rather than rely on third party research.