Investor Summary
Fund Strategy
FUND PERFORMANCE AS OF 31st December 2025
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Harris Oakmark's International Fund has increased its allocation to higher quality businesses with better profitability, lower leverage, and more stable earnings after quality stocks significantly underperformed in 2025. This shift reflects market opportunities rather than a change in investment philosophy, as the firm maintains its disciplined value approach requiring significant discounts to intrinsic value. The manager recently visited Japan and Korea, finding encouraging signs of improved capital allocation discipline in Japan through increased activist presence and private equity activity, though management teams still lag Western standards. Korea has been a fast follower in shareholder rights enhancements, with government legislation and corporate value-up plans, though the KOSPI's 79% gain in 2025 has reduced some opportunities. The Korean market still trades at less than 11x forward earnings, suggesting the discount remains. The firm launched two new ETFs to meet client needs and sees continued opportunities in quality businesses that have become more attractively priced after their recent underperformance.
Harris Oakmark maintains its disciplined value approach while capitalizing on quality businesses that have become attractively priced after significant underperformance in 2025, particularly in international markets like Japan and Korea where structural improvements in corporate governance and shareholder returns are creating long-term value creation opportunities.
The manager sees continued opportunities in quality businesses that have become attractively priced after underperforming in 2025. Japan and Korea present ongoing structural improvement opportunities, though progress may be gradual. The Korean discount unwinding over the next several years remains promising.
| Date | Letter | Tickers | Keywords | Pitches | Quick Takes |
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| Jan 8 2026 | 2025 Q4 | - | ETFs, Europe, international, Japan, Korea, Quality, value | - | The portfolio has shifted toward higher quality businesses with better profitability, lower leverage, and less volatile earnings. Quality stocks underperformed significantly in 2025, creating attractive… |
| Oct 10 2025 | 2025 Q3 | BNZL, CNH, DSY FP, FEMSAUBD MM, HEX NO, ITRK LN, KER FP, SHL GR | Automation, healthcare, industrials, Luxury, value |
BNZL LN DSY FP FEMSAUBD MM ITRK LN SHL GR |
The commentary underscores international opportunities in European luxury, industrial automation, and healthcare technology. Holdings in Kering and Siemens Healthineers exemplify quality franchises undergoing operational recovery… |
| Jun 30 2025 | 2025 Q2 | - | financials, industrials, technology, value | - | - |
| Mar 31 2025 | 2025 Q1 | - | - | - | - |
| Dec 31 2024 | 2024 Q4 | AIR FP, BAYN GR, KB | - | - | - |
| Sep 30 2024 | 2024 Q3 | DEO, KER FP, PRNDY | - | - | - |
| Jun 30 2024 | 2024 Q2 | - | - | - | - |
| Apr 15 2024 | 2024 Q1 | BAYN GR, BXB AU, DTG GR, SKG LN, SN/ LN | - | - | - |
| Aug 1 2024 | 2023 Q4 | RYAAY, WO6 GR | - | - | - |
| Jun 30 2023 | 2023 Q2 | 1RH GR, BMW GR, PQ90 GR | - | - | - |
| Mar 31 2023 | 2023 Q1 | CS | - | - | - |
| QUARTER | THEMES | TAGS |
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| 2025 Q4 |
JapanJapan offers tremendous value opportunities with one-third of companies trading below book value. Corporate governance reforms, record shareholder returns, and structural changes like unwinding cross-holdings are unlocking value. The investment opportunity is in early innings and could last several years. |
Corporate Governance Value Reforms Shareholder Returns Cross Holdings |
QualityThe portfolio has shifted toward higher quality businesses with better profitability, lower leverage, and less volatile earnings. Quality stocks underperformed significantly in 2025, creating attractive entry points for value investors. The manager maintains price discipline while seeking quality companies trading at discounts to intrinsic value. |
Quality Profitability Leverage Earnings | |
South KoreaKorea has been a fast follower in shareholder rights enhancements, with government legislation and most companies now having value-up plans. The KOSPI Index gained 79% in 2025, though the market still trades at less than 11x forward earnings, suggesting the Korean discount remains. |
South Korea KOSPI Value-up Korean Discount | |
ValueManager emphasizes investing in controlled companies trading at significant discounts to NAV, with European holding companies showing discounts of 30-68%. The strategy focuses on securities mispricing where real value exists, contrasting with overvalued technology stocks. |
Discounts NAV Mispricing Undervalued Controlled | |
| 2025 Q3 |
HealthcareHealthcare was the strongest relative contributor in the quarter with holdings increasing nearly +16% compared to benchmark returns of roughly +12%. Exact Sciences was acquired for a significant premium by Abbott Laboratories resulting in an +86% return, while other strong performers included Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Glaukos following approval of a new product, Penumbra, and Repligen driven by strong earnings results. |
M&A Product Approval Earnings Biotech |
IndustrialsThe fund increased exposure to high-quality industrial businesses with potential for cyclical upturn. Added Quanta Services for AI data center build-out, Hubbell for electrical grid upgrades, Old Dominion for freight cycle recovery, and Waste Connections for secondary market focus. |
Infrastructure Automation Transportation Electrical Equipment Waste Management | |
LuxuryNew investment in Swatch represents exposure to luxury watch brands including Omega, Longines, Tissot, and others. The investment thesis is based on tangible assets including Swiss real estate and the potential for operating leverage when luxury demand recovers from current structural pressures. |
Watches Swiss Brands Premium Recovery | |
| 2025 Q2 |
FinancialsEuropean banks have been rehabilitated after years in purgatory, with returns of 77% in 2025. Return on equity has normalized above 12% following exit from ultra-low rates, while capital positions have been rebuilt. However, supportive factors are well-appreciated by markets, reflected in significant valuation re-rating. |
Banks Return On Equity Interest Rates Capital Valuations |
IndustrialsThe fund increased exposure to high-quality industrial businesses with potential for cyclical upturn. Added Quanta Services for AI data center build-out, Hubbell for electrical grid upgrades, Old Dominion for freight cycle recovery, and Waste Connections for secondary market focus. |
Infrastructure Automation Transportation Electrical Equipment Waste Management | |
Technology |
| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Ticker | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Exchange | Keywords | Action |
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| Oct 10, 2025 | Fund Letters | David G. Herro | DSY FP | Dassault Systèmes SE | Consumer Staples | Application Software | Bull | Euronext Stock Exchange | cloud, innovation, Simulation, Software, switching costs, valuation | Login |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Fund Letters | David G. Herro | FEMSAUBD MM | Fomento Económico Mexicano SAB de CV | Consumer Staples | Food & Staples Retailing | Bull | NYSE | Beverages, buybacks, capital allocation, dividends, Mexico, retail | Login |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Fund Letters | David G. Herro | ITRK LN | Intertek Group Plc | Industrials | Professional Services | Bull | NYSE | cash flow, ESG, Regulation, services, Tic, valuation | Login |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Fund Letters | David G. Herro | SHL GR | Siemens Healthineers AG | Health Care | Health Care Equipment | Bull | - | diagnostics, Health Care, innovation, Margins, Medical devices, turnaround | Login |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Fund Letters | David G. Herro | BNZL LN | Bunzl Plc | Consumer Staples | Distribution | Bull | NYSE | cash flow, defensive, Distribution, M&A, Re-rating, scale | Login |
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