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| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 18, 2025 | Mairs & Power – Small Cap Fund | - | -8.3% | AIR, AZEK, CASY, CLFD, HUBG, INSP, JHX, KNF, MEDP, MGPI, NVT, PATK, TREX, WK | AI, healthcare, infrastructure, materials, small caps, technology, valuation | AI-related stocks in the S&P 500 have accounted for around 75 percent of the market's return since ChatGPT's 2022 launch. Roughly 40 percent of capital expenditures are linked to AI. Investment in infrastructure required to power, cool, and connect a more data-intensive economy continues, with the AI and data-center buildout fueling a multi-year capital-expenditure cycle. | JHX TREX PATK |
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| 2021 Q2 | Jul 1, 2021 | SouthernSun Small Cap | -1.1% | 17.4% | BDC, BR, CASS, CCMP, CLH, DAR, DY, MBUU, MGPI, MUSA, NGVT, SAFM, SCL, STAY, THO | Food, infrastructure, management, small cap, Supply Chain, Travel, value | MBUU CCMP MGPI SAFM THO DY |
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| 2022 Q2 | Jun 30, 2022 | SouthernSun Small Cap | -7.5% | - | AGCO, COOK, CR, DAR, DORM, KOP, MGPI, MUSA, SAFM, SAM, SCL, UNVR | Balance Sheets, consumer, Industrial, inflation, Quality, small cap, value | SAM AGCO DAR DORM MGPI |
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| 2024 Q1 | May 17, 2024 | SouthernSun SMID Cap | 8.8% | 13.9% | AWI, BDC, BOOT, BR, DAR, DY, MGPI, SAM, THO, USPH | Concentration, long-term, Quality, small cap, SMID Cap, value | Fiber construction demand remains bright with private equity investment and public funding through ARPA, RDOF, and BEAD programs. The $40 billion BEAD program is expected to begin deployments in 2025, providing multi-year tailwinds. With only 43% of US homes passed with fiber, there is a long runway for penetration. | SAM MGPI BOOT DY |
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| 2024 Q1 | May 17, 2024 | SouthernSun Small Cap | 10.6% | 13.5% | AWI, BDC, BOOT, DAR, DY, LOB, MBUU, MGPI, SAM, USPH | long-term, retail, small cap, SMID Cap, Spirits, Telecommunications, value | Fiber construction demand remains bright with private equity investment and public funding through ARPA, RDOF, and BEAD programs. The $40 billion BEAD program is expected to begin deployments in 2025, providing multi-year tailwinds. Only 43% of US homes are passed with fiber, indicating a long runway for penetration. | MGPI MBUU BOOT DY |
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| 2024 Q1 | Apr 15, 2024 | Ariel Small Cap Value Strategy | 10.1% | 0.0% | CG, DNB, LAZ, LIND, MGPI, NVT, OSW, SPHR | AI, Electrical, Entertainment, small cap, Spirits, Travel, value | Investor enthusiasm around artificial intelligence drove broad-based market rally in Q1. AI-themed mega-cap stocks dominated performance, though their concentration and elevated valuations remain influential on overall market performance. | MGPI DNB OSW LIND NVT LAZ SPHR |
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| 2024 Q1 | Apr 15, 2024 | Mairs & Power – Small Cap Fund | 0.0% | 9.0% | AMZN, AZEK, CASY, CLFD, CTLT, CVRX, DOC, KNF, LFUS, MEDP, META, MGPI, MSFT, NVDA, NVT, PIPR, PLXS, TNC, WK | AI, financials, productivity, small caps, technology, value | Small cap stocks continue to trade at a significant discount to their larger cap peers, with small caps trading at a 32% discount to the broader market as measured by the S&P 500, and at a 14% discount to small cap stock's average as measured by the S&P 600. This is despite the average of analysts' earnings growth estimates for small cap companies outpacing large cap companies for the next several years. The fund sees great opportunities to invest in small companies with above-average growth prospects that are trading at favorable valuations. | View | |
| 2024 Q1 | Apr 15, 2024 | Harding Loevner Global Small Companies | 7.8% | 4.1% | 6588.T, AAON, ALLE, ATKR, BWA, CYBR, ELAN, ENDV.L, ENS, FIVE, MBUU, MGPI, NEM.DE, OLLI, PFV.DE, RGA, RUB.PA, SWAV, XPEL, YOU.L | AI, cybersecurity, global, Japan, semiconductors, small caps, technology, value | Generative AI represents a powerful wave that has gained tremendous momentum since ChatGPT's launch. The world spent around $50B on AI-enabling chips in 2023, with forecasts ranging from $100B to over $400B in coming years. Smaller companies like Pfeiffer Vacuum occupy important niches in the AI supply chain through semiconductor manufacturing equipment. | CYBR PFEV.DE |
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| 2023 Q1 | Mar 31, 2023 | SouthernSun Small Cap | 4.0% | - | BCO, BDC, CLH, CR, DAR, LOB, MGPI, MUSA, SCL, TKR, UNVR, USPH | Banking, industrials, materials, Quality, small caps, value | DAR LOB TKR BCO |
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| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | Ariel Small Cap Value Strategy | -0.8% | 9.0% | AAPL, AMZN, BCO, GOOGL, LIND, META, MGPI, MHK, MSFT, NCLH, NVDA, OSW, TSLA | consumer, Cruises, fundamentals, small caps, Travel, value | The fund holds multiple travel-related companies including Norwegian Cruise Line, OneSpaWorld, and Lindblad Expeditions. These companies showed strong performance driven by robust consumer demand, healthy onboard spending, and solid pricing power in the cruise and adventure travel segments. | MHK BCO MGPI LIND OSW NCLH |
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| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | Mairs & Power – Small Cap Fund | - | 7.3% | ALTR, AZEK, CASY, CLFD, CTLT, CVRX, CWAN, DOC, FUL, JBT, KNF, LFUS, LTH, MCS, MGPI, PIPR, PLXS, THRM, TNC, WTFC | financials, industrials, infrastructure, Manufacturing, small caps, value | Small cap stocks trade at a 29% discount to the S&P 500 despite earnings growth estimates outpacing large caps. The fund sees great opportunities in small companies with above-average growth prospects trading at favorable valuations. Management notes potential for small caps to narrow the gap with large caps given less regulation and increased small business confidence. | View | |
| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | SouthernSun Small Cap | -7.7% | 4.7% | AEIS, AWI, BCO, DORM, LOB, MGPI, NGVT, OXM, PII, SAM, TKR, USPH | Cyclical, Patience, positioning, Research, small cap, value | Dorman Products represents a leading position in automotive aftermarket parts with unique first-to-aftermarket capabilities. The company has invested heavily in developing proprietary software to break down OE part codes and create matching functionality for complex electronic components. | View | |
| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | SouthernSun SMID Cap | -6.2% | 11.1% | APG, AWI, BCO, BR, DY, MGPI, PII, SEIC, TKR, USPH | Balance Sheet, Cyclical, management, Patience, Research, SMID Cap, value | The U.S. presidential election outcome led to market anticipation of policy shifts towards tax extensions and deregulation, viewed as pro-growth. However, potential new trade policies, particularly tariffs, introduced elements of uncertainty that the firm closely monitored. Global trade adjustments, particularly with major economies like China, continue to shape investment decisions. | BCO MGPI AWI SEIC |
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| 2022 Q4 | Dec 31, 2022 | SouthernSun Small Cap | 10.9% | -1.0% | AGCO, AWI, CR, DAR, DORM, EPAC, LOB, MGPI, TKR, UNVR | active management, Banking, Chemicals, Industrial, Quality, small caps, Transformation, value | LOB DAR AWI UNVR EPAC |
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| 2021 Q4 | Dec 31, 2021 | SouthernSun Small Cap | 7.8% | 22.5% | AEGN, AGCO, CCMP, DAR, DORM, DY, ENTG, EPAC, HRC, MGPI, PII, SAFM, STAY, THO, TMX, UNVR | consumer, Industrial, infrastructure, M&A, semiconductors, small cap, value | PII THO DY CCMP |
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| 2025 Q3 | Oct 24, 2025 | Mairs & Power – Small Cap Fund | - | 2.1% | AIR, AZEK, CASY, CLFD, HUBG, INSP, JHX, KNF, MEDP, MGPI, NVT, PATK, TREX, WK | AI, earnings, GLP1, infrastructure, small caps, technology, value | AI-related stocks in the S&P 500 have accounted for around 75% of market returns since ChatGPT's 2022 launch. Investment in infrastructure to power, cool, and connect a data-intensive economy shows durable momentum. The AI and data-center buildout is fueling a multi-year capital expenditure cycle extending beyond semiconductors to power generation, transmission, distribution, nuclear capacity, and thermal management. | PATK |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 18, 2026 | Mairs & Power – Small Cap Fund | 0.0% | 4.0% | ABT, AIR, BSY, CASY, CVRX, EXAS, INSP, KNF, MEDP, MGPI, NVT, WK | AI, earnings, healthcare, rates, small caps, technology, Valuations | AI and increasing market concentration took center stage in 2025, with the rate of investment in technology and AI infrastructure spending driving market narrative. McKinsey projects nearly $7 trillion in capital expenditures will be needed worldwide by 2030 to build up AI infrastructure. The managers believe they are entering a transition period for AI, with signals that the cycle is moving into a higher risk phase given the flood of capital and unusual financing structures. Small cap companies are showing their first signs of earnings growth recovery after three years of contraction, posting 13% growth in 2025. Small cap stocks are still trading at a significant discount to the S&P 500, which the managers believe presents an attractive opportunity for long-term investors. Lower interest rates, reduced corporate tax burdens, and regulatory relief could offer further support to small caps. The Federal Reserve cut rates in the fourth quarter with expectations for lower interest rates continuing into 2026. Lower rates should provide a tailwind to profitability for smaller companies and make it easier for them to find talent. Interest rate changes take time to work through the economy, typically around a year to feel the effects. | View | |
| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Mairs & Power – Small Cap Fund | 0.0% | 9.0% | AZEK, CASY, CFR, CLFD, CTLT, CVRX, DOC, ENTG, JBT, KNF, LTH, MCS, MGPI, PIPR, QCRH, THRM, TNC, TTC, WK, WTFC | banks, Fed, growth, rates, small caps, Valuations | Small cap stocks currently trade at a 29% discount to the broader market and 6% discount to their long-term average, despite analysts expecting small cap earnings growth to outpace large caps. The fund sees great opportunities in small companies with above-average growth prospects at favorable valuations. Lower interest rates should disproportionately benefit smaller companies over time. | View | |
| 2024 Q2 | Jul 23, 2024 | Mairs & Power – Small Cap Fund | 0.0% | 9.0% | ALRS, ASB, AZEK, CASY, CFR, CLFD, CVRX, GBCI, HUBG, INSP, JBT, KNF, MEDP, MGPI, NVT, PIPR, QCRH, TNC, WK, WTFC | healthcare, interest rates, Regional Banks, small caps, technology, value | Small cap stocks currently trade at a 40% discount to the broader market as measured by the S&P 500, a 13% discount to the S&P 500 Equal-Weighted Index, and at a 15% discount to small cap stocks' long-term average. Analysts' earnings growth estimates for small cap companies outpace large cap companies for the next several years. The fund continues to see great opportunities to invest in small companies with above-average growth prospects that are trading at favorable valuations. | View | |
| 2024 Q2 | Jul 20, 2024 | SouthernSun Small Cap | 10.6% | 13.5% | AGCO, BCO, BOOT, DAR, DY, EPAC, MGPI, MUSA, PII, USPH | Agriculture, Broadband, Energy Transition, HVAC, semiconductors, small caps, Turnarounds, value | Strong demand outlook for fiber construction in urban areas as carriers generate good returns on fiber investments. Public funding through ARPA, RDOF, and BEAD programs provides additional significant demand, with the $40 billion BEAD program being the largest federal broadband program ever in the U.S. Deployment expected to start in 2025. | USPH DAR DY BOOT |
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| 2023 Q4 | Feb 20, 2024 | SouthernSun Small Cap | 10.6% | 13.5% | AWI, BDC, BOOT, DY, LOB, LPX, MGPI, PII, SAM, SCL | Banking, Elections, infrastructure, Onshoring, small cap, Telecommunications, value | Companies continued to adapt to security of supply, labor, and technology adoption issues through on-shoring, re-shoring, and near-shoring strategies. With escalation of armed regional conflicts impacting shipping and supply chains, companies are expected to aggressively evaluate and adjust their strategies to ensure competitive advantages. | SAM BBDC4.SA ABDY.L ARGX BB|DAVA|DDOG|GLOB|ILMN|LOAR|MELI|NET|NU|NVDA|TSM |
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| 2023 Q4 | Feb 15, 2024 | SouthernSun SMID Cap | 8.8% | 13.9% | AWI, BCO, BDC, BOOT, BR, DY, FND, LPX, MGPI, PII, SAM | Construction, consumer, industrials, Onshoring, SMID Cap, Telecommunications, value | Companies continue to adapt to security of supply, labor, and technology adoption issues through on-shoring, re-shoring, and near-shoring strategies. With escalation of armed regional conflicts impacting shipping and supply chains, companies are aggressively evaluating and adjusting their strategies to ensure competitive advantages. | ADI|BDX|FI|FND|HAS|META|MSFT|MSI|ORCL|TMO SAM BBDC4.SA AER|AWI|MUSA|NEU|SAIA|WTM ABDY.L |
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| 2023 Q2 | Feb 8, 2023 | SouthernSun SMID Cap | 8.8% | 13.9% | AGCO, DY, IEX, MGPI, MUSA, NGVT, SAM, THO, TREX, UNVR, USPH, WRK | Chemicals, concentrated, healthcare, SMID Cap, Spirits, Telecommunications, value | Fiber penetration has significant runway with only 43% of US homes passed by high-speed fiber cable. Government funding through ARPA, RDOF, and BEAD programs is making previously uneconomical rural and low-income areas viable for fiber deployment. Industry capacity remains tight with strong demand from smaller customers. | View | |
| 2023 Q4 | Jan 31, 2024 | Harding Loevner Global Small Companies | 7.8% | 4.1% | 4751.T, 6588.T, AAON, BWA, CYBR, EAVA.L, FIVE, HP, JCU, MALIBU, MGPI, NBIX, NMTC.DE, OLLI, SWAV, TOMRA.OL, XPEL, YOUGF | AI, global, growth, healthcare, Japan, Quality, small caps, technology | Japan represents the second-largest country weight in the global small cap benchmark but has been challenging for quality growth stocks. Style headwinds have been pronounced with high-quality companies underperforming low-quality ones by 718 basis points from 2021-2023. Recent government reforms and Tokyo Stock Exchange mandates aim to improve corporate governance and shareholder returns, which may benefit the investment opportunity set over time. | View |
| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Stock Exchange | Keywords | Action |
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| Jun 15, 2026 | Fund Letters | SouthernSun Small Cap | MGP Ingredients Inc. | Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | Distillers & Vintners | Bull | NASDAQ | American Whiskey, Branded Spirits, Brown Goods, capacity expansion, consumer staples, Distilled Spirits, Food Ingredients, margin expansion | View Pitch |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Fund Letters | SouthernSun Small Cap | MGP Ingredients, Inc. | Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | Food Products | Bull | NASDAQ | American Whiskey, Branded Spirits, Distilled Spirits, Luxco Acquisition, margin expansion, Plant-Based Proteins, premium spirits, premiumization | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | SouthernSun SMID Cap | MGP Ingredients Inc. | Consumer Staples | Food Products | Bull | NASDAQ | Branded Spirits, capacity expansion, Cash Flow Visibility, contract manufacturing, Distilled Spirits, Food Ingredients, premium spirits, Specialty Proteins | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | SouthernSun Small Cap | MGP Ingredients Inc. | Consumer Staples | Food Products | Bull | NASDAQ | Branded Spirits, capacity expansion, Cash Flow Visibility, Contract Sales, Distilled Spirits, Food Ingredients, premium products, Protein Products | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Ariel Small Cap Value Strategy | MGP Ingredients, Inc. | Consumer Staples | Distillers & Vintners | Bull | NASDAQ | Acquisitions, Branded Spirits, contract manufacturing, margin expansion, premium brands, premiumization, Spirits Manufacturing, Whiskey | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Ariel Small Cap Value Strategy | MGP Ingredients, Inc. | Consumer Staples | Food Products | Bear | NASDAQ | Bear, Branded Spirits, consumer staples, Contract Distilling, Inventory Overhang, Spirits Manufacturing, strategic transition, Whiskey | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | SouthernSun SMID Cap | MGP Ingredients, Inc. | Consumer Staples | Distillers & Vintners | Bear | NASDAQ | Demand Decline, Distillers, Exit Position, Leadership Turnover, market visibility, Whiskey | View Pitch |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Substack | Idea Hive | MGP Ingredients, Inc. | Consumer Staples | Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | Bear | NASDAQ | — | View Pitch |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Substack | Idea Hive | MGP Ingredients | Consumer Staples | Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | Bear | NASDAQ | — | View Pitch |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Substack | Idea Hive | MGP Ingredients | Consumer Staples | Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries | Bear | NASDAQ | — | View Pitch |
| Manager Name | Fund Name | Fund AUM | Invested Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares Owned | Shares Bought / Sold During Quarter | % Bought / Sold During Quarter | % of Shares Outstanding Owned |
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