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Adestella Investment Management 2024 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2024 Letter Analysis

Adestella Investment Management Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+3.5%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"But used weakness to add positions."

Executive Summary

Adestella declined 3.5% in Q2 2024, with underperformance primarily occurring in June when small-caps lagged larger counterparts. The fund increased net exposure to 95% by adding to existing positions and closing successful shorts. The manager highlighted two newer positions that entered the portfolio following pullbacks to attractive entry prices. United Parks & Resorts operates theme parks including SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, finally turning the corner after years of challenges from the Blackfish documentary and pandemic impacts. Despite superior profitability metrics to peers, PRKS trades at a discount with potential for 25-35% IRRs. Willscot Mobile Mini Holdings provides temporary space solutions with compelling unit economics generating 25-30% lifetime IRRs. The company has an established M&A playbook and targets around $75 per share for a 27% IRR over three years. Both positions represent classic under-the-radar opportunities in unglamorous industries with attractive fundamentals trading at discounts to intrinsic value.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

72%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (72%)

High conviction evidenced by detailed fundamental analysis of two specific positions with named price targets, IRR calculations, and sensitivity analysis. The manager provides specific scenarios for PRKS (25-35% IRR) and WSC (27% IRR, $75 target), demonstrates deep research, and expresses willingness to add on weakness. However, the diversified nature of the portfolio and measured tone prevent a higher score.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager acknowledges market challenges with small-caps underperforming and mentions quiet July/August months, but frames recent pullbacks as opportunities to add positions at attractive prices. The tone is constructive but measured, with no strong directional market view expressed.

Risk Appetite

40%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (40%)

Net exposure increased to 95% as the manager added to existing positions and closed successful shorts, indicating a moderate risk-on positioning. The manager is selectively deploying capital but not aggressively leveraging or taking maximum exposure.

Capital Deployment

45%

De-riskingDeploying

Net Neutral (45%)

Net exposure increased to 95% from adding to existing positions and closing shorts, indicating moderate deployment activity. The manager added on weakness in several positions but this appears to be selective rather than aggressive deployment. No specific cash level changes mentioned, but the activity suggests moderate capital deployment.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

The manager expresses willingness to add to positions on further weakness (specifically mentioning WSC) and maintains focus on finding overlooked opportunities. The bias is toward selective deployment but with patience and discipline rather than urgency.

Language Signal

35%

BearishBullish

Bearish (35%)

Language is balanced with opportunity-focused terms like 'attractive risk-reward,' 'significant potential upside,' and 'compelling unit economics' offset by acknowledgment of challenges and measured tone. More opportunity language than risk language but not overwhelmingly bullish.

Perceived Risk

25%

Low RiskElevated

Low Risk (25%)

Limited risk discussion in the letter. The manager acknowledges small-cap underperformance and mentions 'above average' range of outcomes for PRKS due to high fixed costs, but overall risk perception appears low with focus on opportunities rather than threats. No macro or systemic risks discussed.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

The manager identifies specific opportunities in two detailed positions and expresses confidence in finding 'overlooked opportunities that offer attractive risk-reward propositions.' The focus on newer positions entering the portfolio and willingness to add on weakness suggests a reasonably rich opportunity set, though selectivity is emphasized.

Time Horizon

70%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (70%)

Multi-year investment horizon evidenced by 3-year price targets for both positions (PRKS sensitivity analysis and WSC $75 target by 2026). The manager discusses waiting for 'gradual re-rating over time' and focuses on business fundamentals rather than near-term catalysts. The Shakespeare quote about patience reinforces the long-term orientation.