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Aoris International Fund 2026 Q3 Investor Letter | Buyside Digest

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Primary Source Intelligence • Q3 2026 Letter Analysis

Aoris International Fund Quarterly Analysis

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Fund Returns

QTD+3.6%

Annualized+12.8%

Positioning StanceCONSTRUCTIVE

GeographyGlobal

Digest Analysis

Quick Take

"Concentrated in fifteen high-moat global compounders with low leverage, the fund leverages structural tailwinds in enterprise data trust, mission-critical distribution, and disciplined bolt-on acquisitions while navigating multi-decade highs in long-term interest rates."

Executive Summary

The Aoris International Fund (Class A - Unhedged) generated a net return of 3.6% in the September quarter of 2026, outperforming the MSCI AC World Accumulation Index ex-Australia benchmark by 2.4% net of fees. The hedged Class C units delivered a 4.5% net return, exceeding its hedged benchmark by 3.1%. The fund maintains a strictly concentrated portfolio capped at 15 high-quality global businesses. Portfolio activity was deliberately inactive during the period, recording zero purchases and zero sales as capital remained fully deployed in existing compounders. From a macroeconomic perspective, the manager highlights the sharp rise in long-term interest rates to multi-decade highs across global economies, which threatens unprofitable, cash-hungry firms and over-leveraged capital structures. Concurrently, the artificial intelligence landscape is undergoing a critical paradigm shift: enterprise adoption is moving away from raw model capability toward verified data trust, governance, and measurable economic value, heavily favoring incumbent software and mission-critical data ecosystems. Performance during the quarter was anchored by outsized gains in Microsoft and SAP, each surging 37%, alongside steady advances in Cintas and Diploma. Detractors included Compass Group and Halma, though operational fundamentals across both holdings remained resilient. Median earnings per share growth across the portfolio reached 15%, underpinned by conservative balance sheets where every holding maintains net debt below 2.5x EBITDA.

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Signal Matrix

Market Conviction

85%

CautiousHigh

High Conviction (85%)

The manager maintains a highly concentrated 15-stock portfolio with zero turnover during the quarter, expressing unwavering commitment to long-term compounding holdings. High conviction is demonstrated through comprehensive qualitative deep-dives into core holdings like Grainger, Compass Group, and Amphenol. Uncertainty is minimal, with no hedging or exploratory positions.

Growth Outlook

60%

BearishBullish

Neutral (60%)

The outlook is constructive regarding the fundamental earnings trajectory of high-quality, conservatively financed businesses, which generated 15% median EPS growth. However, enthusiasm is tempered by warnings surrounding elevated long-term interest rates and vulnerable, cash-burning AI startups. The manager anticipates ongoing bifurcation across equity markets.

Risk Appetite

65%

DefensiveAggressive

Balanced (65%)

Capital remains fully invested in a concentrated set of global equities with zero defensive cash-raising or portfolio sales reported. Risk appetite is deliberately channelled into resilient, low-debt businesses rather than speculative, high-beta assets. Every holding maintains a conservative balance sheet below 2.5x net debt to EBITDA.

Capital Deployment

50%

De-riskingDeploying

Net Neutral (50%)

Deployment activity was neutral during the quarter, with zero purchases and zero sales executed across the portfolio. Cash balances remained steady while capital remained deployed in the 15 designated equity compounders. The fund is neither deploying fresh capital aggressively nor harvesting positions to raise cash reserves.

Forward Guidance

50%

CautiousExpansionary

Neutral (50%)

The manager indicates a steady-state posture with no planned shifts in capital allocation, reporting zero purchases and zero sales over the quarter. Guidance centers on patiently holding established compounders through the 5-7 year cycle without attempting tactical market timing. The bias is to let operational earnings drive future fund performance.

Language Signal

65%

BearishBullish

Bullish (65%)

Directional language is constructive, supported by vocabulary praising earnings growth, customer retention, and compounding M&A advantages. This is counterbalanced by measured caution regarding multi-decade highs in interest rates and capital availability risks for debt-dependent competitors. The tone remains analytical rather than promotional.

Perceived Risk

55%

Low RiskElevated

Moderate Risk (55%)

The manager identifies significant risks from multi-decade high long-term interest rates, which threaten unprofitable businesses and entities carrying high debt loads. Market risks in the AI ecosystem are also highlighted, specifically surrounding neocloud capital constraints and customer concentration in data centers. However, systemic collapse language is absent.

Opportunity Density

45%

ScarceAbundant

Selective (45%)

The manager operates with demanding quality filters, explicitly noting that portfolio candidates must pass exceptionally strict operational and valuation thresholds. Halma, for instance, acquires only 1% of the businesses it reviews each year. The investable universe of acceptable businesses is viewed as highly selective rather than broadly abundant.

Time Horizon

90%

Short-TermLong-Term

Decade+ (90%)

The fund explicitly anchors its investment performance target over a 5 to 7 year market cycle and emphasizes businesses with multi-decade customer relationships. Core holdings such as Grainger and Compass Group have compounded earnings and dividends across decades. Short-term quarterly fluctuations are treated as secondary to long-term competitive moat expansion.