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East72 Dynasty Trust 2024 Q2 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q2 2024 Letter Analysis

East72 Dynasty Trust Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

Annualized+17.44%

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Partly due to currency headwinds. The fund maintains concentrated exposure to undervalued European holding companies in the Bolloré galaxy and sports analytics leader Catapult International."

Executive Summary

East72 Dynasty Trust declined 3.52% in Q2 2024, with 2% attributed to Australian dollar strength. The fund maintains significant exposure to the Bolloré galaxy of European holding companies, representing approximately 13% of the portfolio through four distinct positions including Compagnie de L'Odet, Bolloré, Vivendi, and Lagardère. These companies trade at substantial discounts to NAV despite strong underlying assets like Universal Music Group and significant cash holdings. The manager added positions in French hospitality and financial services companies. A major holding is Catapult International, a sports data analytics company positioned to benefit from explosive growth in global sports media rights. The company has successfully transitioned to a SaaS model and serves elite sports teams worldwide. French political uncertainty created short-term volatility but the manager views this as providing increased opportunities. The portfolio maintains 4% cash and is positioned for value realization through corporate actions and industry tailwinds in sports monetization.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

78%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (78%)

High conviction evidenced by concentrated 13% exposure to Bolloré galaxy through four specific positions, detailed analysis of individual holdings with specific valuations (Odet valued at €4,700/share vs €1,304 market price), and willingness to add new positions during volatility. The manager provides extensive fundamental analysis and specific price targets.

Growth Outlook

25%

BearishBullish

Bearish (25%)

The manager expresses cautious optimism, noting that French political uncertainty is providing an increased opportunity set within the portfolio. While acknowledging near-term volatility, the tone suggests constructive views on selective opportunities rather than broad market enthusiasm.

Risk Appetite

15%

DefensiveAggressive

Defensive (15%)

The fund maintains concentrated positions in specific themes (13% in Bolloré galaxy) but holds 4% cash and took a defensive approach by delaying the report to await French election outcomes. This suggests selective risk-taking rather than aggressive positioning.

Capital Deployment

20%

De-riskingDeploying

De-risking (20%)

The fund added two new holdings during the quarter (Société Fermière du Casino and Viel et Cie) and reorganized Volkswagen holdings, indicating selective deployment. However, cash remains at 4% with no indication of significant cash level changes, suggesting modest net deployment activity.

Forward Guidance

30%

CautiousExpansionary

Cautious (30%)

The manager indicates selective deployment bias, adding new positions in French companies and expressing confidence in value realization catalysts. However, the approach is measured rather than aggressive, focusing on specific opportunities rather than broad deployment.

Language Signal

20%

BearishBullish

Bearish (20%)

Language is balanced with more opportunity-focused terms (increased opportunity set, attractive valuations, strong tailwinds) than risk language, but the manager acknowledges volatility and uncertainty. The tone is constructive but measured.

Perceived Risk

45%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (45%)

The manager acknowledges specific risks including French political uncertainty, currency headwinds, and holding company discount persistence. However, these are presented as manageable challenges rather than systemic threats, with political volatility viewed as creating opportunities.

Opportunity Density

65%

ScarceAbundant

Abundant (65%)

The manager sees selective opportunities, particularly noting that French political uncertainty is providing an increased opportunity set within the portfolio. The focus on specific sectors (European holding companies, sports analytics) suggests a targeted but meaningful opportunity environment.

Time Horizon

75%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (75%)

The investment approach demonstrates long-term patience, with detailed analysis of multi-year value realization catalysts (Vivendi separation, corporate actions) and willingness to hold through short-term volatility. The manager discusses structural industry trends and fundamental value rather than near-term catalysts.