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Biondo Investment Advisors 2024 Q1 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q1 2024 Letter Analysis

Biondo Investment Advisors Quarterly Analysis

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Quick Take

"EQUAM Global Value targets undervalued European small and mid-cap companies. Multiple portfolio companies are realizing value through strategic reviews and corporate actions, while new investment Kinepolis offers attractive cinema recovery exposure."

Executive Summary

EQUAM Global Value gained 7.1% in the first half of 2025, slightly behind European peers at 8.5%, as markets were dominated by US import duty announcements creating volatility. The fund maintains its focus on European small and mid-cap value companies trading at unusually low valuations despite quality business models. Key developments included a new investment in Belgian cinema operator Kinepolis at attractive valuations, and multiple portfolio companies undertaking value-enhancing corporate actions. Dalata Hotel Group received takeover offers following a strategic review, Marlowe accepted a 26% premium takeover from Mitie, and Elecnor sold its renewables division paying extraordinary dividends worth 50% of market cap. Oil sector holdings faced pressure from tariff uncertainty, with Expro Holdings declining 60% despite strong fundamentals and net cash position. The portfolio trades at a steep discount to indices with 100% upside potential. Cash remains low at 2% given attractive valuations. The manager expects patient capital deployment will generate attractive long-term returns despite near-term market noise.

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Algorithmic conviction, macroeconomic posture, and risk appetite signals extracted from this quarterly letter with qualitative explanations.

Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

Fund holds 45 concentrated positions with detailed thesis explanations for key holdings like Kinepolis. Manager provides specific valuation metrics, catalysts, and sizing decisions. Strong conviction evident in low cash levels and willingness to add new positions despite market uncertainty.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

Manager expresses optimism about European small and mid-cap valuations and future prospects, but acknowledges adverse environment for value investing and uncertainty around trade policies. Constructive but cautious tone overall.

Risk Appetite

40%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (40%)

Fund maintains low 2% cash levels and continues deploying capital into new positions like Kinepolis, indicating risk-on positioning. However, positioning is selective and focused on specific value opportunities rather than broad market exposure.

Capital Deployment

20%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (20%)

Fund added new position in Kinepolis during the quarter and maintains low 2% cash levels, indicating selective deployment. However, no evidence of significant cash level changes or broad-based adding to existing positions.

Forward Guidance

15%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (15%)

Manager plans to continue focusing on identifying buying opportunities during volatility and rotating portfolio as investments reach intrinsic value. Approach is patient and opportunistic rather than aggressively deploying.

Language Signal

30%

BearishBullish

Bearish (30%)

Language includes positive terms like 'optimistic,' 'attractive valuations,' and 'good prospects,' but balanced with risk acknowledgments around 'uncertainty,' 'volatility,' and 'adverse environment.' Net positive but measured.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

Manager acknowledges specific risks around US import duties, oil sector uncertainty, and adverse environment for value investing. Risks are identified and discussed but not characterized as systemic threats requiring defensive positioning.

Opportunity Density

75%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (75%)

Manager sees abundant opportunities in European small and mid-cap value segment trading at unusually low valuations. Portfolio upside potential of 100% and low cash levels indicate rich opportunity set despite selectivity requirements.

Time Horizon

80%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (80%)

Fund explicitly describes itself as patient, long-term investors seeking to compound capital over time. Manager acknowledges not knowing when value realization will occur but emphasizes patience as key to success. Multi-year thesis horizons evident.