| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
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| 2025 Q1 | Apr 10, 2025 | Aristotle Value Equity Fund | 0.7% | 0.7% | 8411.T, ADBE, AIG, AMGN, AMP, APD, AWK, BX, GOOGL, HON, LEN, ML.PA, MSFT, SONY | AI, Cloud, energy, financials, industrials, technology, Trade Policy, value | Adobe faces competitive threats from generative AI platforms like OpenAI's Sora and Canva, but is actively embedding AI through Firefly across Creative Cloud applications. Firefly has generated $125 million in annualized recurring revenue with management expecting it to double by year-end. AI integration enhances Adobe's competitive moat through product functionality and increased switching costs. | GOOGL APD SONY ADBE |
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| 2025 Q1 | Mar 31, 2025 | Pzena Investment Management | - | - | 005930.KS, AKE.PA, BABA, BAER.SW, BAX, BIRG.L, CABK.MC, CVS, DOW, GSK.L, HUN, KOP, ML.PA, NVDA, NVTA, SBRY.L, TCEHY, TESCO.L, TSM, TSMC, UIS | AI, Banking, Chemicals, Europe, risk management, semiconductors, tariffs, value | Broad-based tariffs announced in April created significant market volatility and uncertainty. The firm uses its risk framework to assess tariff impacts on portfolio companies, examining business models, balance sheets, and competitive positioning. Many holdings have reduced Chinese exposure since 2018-2019 tariffs. | 005930.KS |
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| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | Ariel International Fund | -5.1% | 5.4% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 6460.T, BARC.L, BEZ.L, BMPS.MI, DLG.L, EMAAR.DU, FMS.DE, HO.PA, JD, ML.PA, MUV2.DE, ORA.PA, REE.MC, SAF.PA, SNY, VEA | AI, Asia, Banking, Europe, international, semiconductors, value | Markets worldwide were led by artificial intelligence themed stocks, with U.S. mega-cap technology companies dominating performance. The narrow ascent of AI themed stocks have driven market returns in recent years, though opportunities should broaden to companies utilizing AI to create real-world efficiencies. | 6460.T 000660.KS REE.MC ORA.PA BEZ.L BARC.L JD SNY ML.PA EMAAR.DU BMPS.MI FME.DE |
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| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | Polaris Global Equity | -5.8% | 6.2% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 066570.KS, 6758.T, ALSN, CFR, COF, CROX, CVS, ELV, GD, GILD, JAZZ, JPM, ML.PA, SAIC, SBH, SLM, TGLS, UNH | banks, financials, Geopolitical, global, inflation, value | Portfolio positioned as value-oriented with strong current earnings and cash flows, expected to benefit from higher-for-longer interest rates. Manager continues to find and add attractively priced companies to supplement compelling valuation profile. | View | |
| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | Polaris International Equity | -8.7% | 0.5% | 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 055550.KS, 066570.KS, 1878.T, 5871.TW, 6758.T, ANTO.L, BARRY.SW, BWY.L, FTK.DE, JAZZ, LTM, LUN.TO, MEOH, ML.PA, SAN.PA, SVEG.OL, SW, TGLS, U11.SI, VIPS, YAR.OL | Cocoa, Geopolitical, international, semiconductors, Trade Policy, value | Substantial geopolitical tensions in France, South Korea and other global economies, along with protracted Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas conflicts. Political instability in Germany and France suffered poor performance. South Korean market sold off after martial law declaration and impeachment proceedings. | View | |
| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | Lansdowne Partners European Fund | -1.6% | 7.3% | AHT.L, ASML.AS, CAP.PA, CFR.SW, CPG.L, EL.PA, FER.MC, INF.L, ISP.MI, KBC.BR, LDO.MI, LIN, ML.PA, NOVO-B.CO, REL.L, RTO.L, SAMPO.HE, SHEL.L, SIKA.SW, SU.PA, TEL2B.ST, WTB.L | concentrated, Europe, industrials, materials, value | The fund holds significant exposure to industrial companies including Compass Group, Leonardo, Schneider Electric, and RELX. These companies are experiencing varying performance driven by operational improvements, cost efficiency programs, and market share gains despite challenging end markets. | ML.PA LIN CAP.PA SIKA.SW LDO.MI EL.PA CPG.L |
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| 2025 Q3 | Oct 24, 2025 | Pzena International Value ADR Strategy | 6.6% | 27.3% | 6367.T, 6762.T, 8795.T, AKE.PA, BABA, CON.DE, DTG.DE, INGA.AS, ML.PA, NWG.L, RXL.PA, TEP.PA | AI, Asia, Europe, financials, international, Recovery, value | The manager emphasizes investing in cheap company valuations when assessed against fundamentals, with portfolios weighted toward businesses in profit recovery mode. Recent uncertainty has created opportunities for long-term value investors. | ARK FP DTG GR 6762 JP BABA ARK FP DTG GR BABA |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 29, 2026 | Pzena International Value ADR Strategy | 6.3% | 35.3% | 0027.HK, 2587.T, 6301.T, 6326.T, 6367.T, 6981.T, ABEV, ACN, BABA, BAYRY, CABK.MC, ML.PA, MT, NOK, PUB.PA, VALE | AI, cyclicals, financials, international, materials, value | International value equities benefited from easing trade tensions, improved investor risk appetite, and strong performance across European cyclical sectors. Financials, materials, and selected industrials drove returns as valuation gaps narrowed and earnings expectations improved. The manager continues to exploit market volatility and exaggerated disruption fears, particularly around artificial intelligence, to accumulate high quality international franchises at attractive prices. | VALE ACN 6326 JP |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 20, 2026 | Polaris Global Equity | 7.0% | 26.8% | 000270.KS, 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 1299.HK, 2318.HK, 5871.TW, 6758.T, 8001.T, 8002.T, 8591.T, 8729.T, ALSN, ARW, BABA, BARRY.SW, CAP.PA, CG, COF, DHL.DE, IAG.L, INGR, JAZZ, LIN, LNTH, LTM, LUN.TO, MG.TO, MKSI, ML.PA, MPC, NVS, NXT.L, SBH, SMWRQ, TSN, UTHR, VIPS, YAR.OL | AI, diversification, global, international, Outperformance, semiconductors, technology, value | AI demand drove performance across semiconductor and technology sectors, with memory chip suppliers benefiting from supply-demand constraints and expected price increases in 2026. Companies like SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics, and MKS Inc. delivered strong results driven by accelerating AI demand across semiconductor and advanced electronics end markets. Memory manufacturers in Korea were top contributors as supply-demand constraints benefit memory chip suppliers. The market expects memory price increases in 2026, further supporting performance of Samsung and SK Hynix. AI-driven demand across semiconductor end markets accelerated growth. The investment approach remains disciplined and focused on strong cash flows from quality companies selling essential products and services with good management teams creating shareholder value. The manager seeks situations where attractive valuations meet genuine business momentum, avoiding trends and distant promises. International equities outperformed after a decade of American dominance, driven by weaker U.S. dollar, more attractive valuations abroad, and slowing momentum in U.S. tech. This country and sector rotation validated the need for diversification instead of home bias, with attractive opportunities in targeted developed and emerging markets. Yara International benefited from partnerships for low-carbon ammonia projects in the U.S. and Middle East, positioning the company toward becoming an energy-transition and low-carbon fertilizer company while securing long-dated contracts. HD Hyundai Electric capitalized on increased demand to expand power infrastructure. | 267260 KS UTHR JAZZ CAP FP MKSI 000660 KS |
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| 2025 Q4 | Jan 20, 2026 | Polaris International Equity | 8.7% | 35.4% | 000270.KS, 000660.KS, 005930.KS, 1299.HK, 2318.HK, 267270.KS, 5871.TW, 6758.T, 8001.T, 8002.T, 8591.T, 8729.T, BABA, BARN.SW, CAP.PA, DHL.DE, IAG.L, JAZZ, LIN, LTM, LUN.TO, MG.TO, ML.PA, NVS, NXT.L, VIPS, YAR.OL | Asia, diversification, Europe, industrials, international, Outperformance, technology, value | Memory chip suppliers SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics were top contributors as supply-demand constraints benefit memory manufacturers. The market expects memory price increases in 2026, further supporting performance of these Korean memory giants. AI demand drove strong performance in technology companies including Capgemini Group which benefited from cloud, data and AI demand. However, Alibaba faced profitability pressure due to significant AI spending despite revenue growth in its cloud division. HD Hyundai Electric capitalized on increased demand to expand and upgrade power infrastructure, completing construction of a new Korean power distribution equipment plant. European fiscal stimulus focused on defense and infrastructure spending supported regional performance. Yara International partnered with Air Products for low-carbon ammonia projects in the U.S. and Middle East, positioning toward becoming an energy-transition and low-carbon fertilizer company while securing long-dated contracts. Chinese e-commerce companies showed mixed results with Alibaba reporting impressive quarterly revenues and growth in cloud division and one-hour delivery business, while facing profitability pressure from aggressive discounting in instant retail space. Lundin Mining announced record third-quarter revenues, profiting from higher realized copper prices in an advantageous supply-demand environment. The Canadian miner also struck a strategic deal involving Eagle Mine and Humboldt Mill. | JAZZ 7267 JP CAP FP 005930 KS 000660 KS |
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| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Lansdowne Partners European Fund | 1.1% | 9.1% | ASML, CAP.PA, CPG.L, DG.PA, EL.PA, IBE.MC, INF.L, ISP.MI, KBC.BR, LDO.MI, LIN, ML.PA, NESN.SW, NVO, REL.L, RTO.L, SCHN.PA, SHEL.L, SIKA.SW, TELE2.ST | Europe, industrials, infrastructure, Logistics, materials, value | UK logistics demand-supply dynamic is improving structurally with speculative construction starts down 30-40% over the last 12 months and stabilising demand environment. Segro positioned to deliver sustained 3-4% ERV growth with tier-1 assets and attractive development opportunities. | NOVO-B.CO ML.PA SGRO.L FER.MC SIKA.SW |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jun 30, 2024 | Lansdowne Partners European Fund | 0.8% | 7.9% | ASML, BOL.ST, CBK.DE, CPG.L, DG.PA, EL.PA, HLMA.L, INF.L, ISP.MI, KBC.BR, LIN, ML.PA, NVO, REL.L, RTO.L, RYA.L, SHEL.L, SIKA.SW, SU.PA, TEL2B.ST | Europe, industrials, technology, Telecom, value | ASML maintains monopolistic position in EUV lithography equipment with ROIC >30%. Despite weak Q1 orders of EUR 3.6bn versus Q4's EUR 9.2bn, the weakness is attributed to lumpy order patterns and TSMC's negotiating position. Supply chain feedback on 2nm remains positive, supporting EUV ramp expectations. | TEL2B.ST EL.PA ASML.AS |
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| 2024 Q1 | Mar 31, 2024 | Lansdowne Partners European Fund | 7.0% | 7.0% | AHT.L, ASML, BOL.ST, CAP.PA, CFR.PA, CPG.L, DG.PA, EL.PA, IBE.MC, INF.L, ISP.MI, KBC.BR, LDO.MI, LIN, ML.PA, NESN.SW, NVO.CO, REL.L, RYA.L, SAMPO.HE, SE.PA, SHEL.L, SIK.SW, TELE2-B.ST, UPM.HE | defense, Europe, financials, growth, healthcare, technology, value | European defense spending expected to experience major up-cycle with potential to add over EUR 80bn to regional defense budgets to meet NATO 2% GDP requirement. Leonardo positioned to benefit from increased equipment procurement and electronic content trends. | EL.PA REL.L LDO.MI KBC.BR ASML.AS |
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| 2023 Q3 | Mar 10, 2023 | Ariel Global Fund | 6.9% | 0.0% | BAP, BOLSF, GSK, ML.PA, RHHBY, VZ | Banking, Defensive, global, Pharmaceuticals, Telecom, value | Ariel's non-consensus approach seeks to identify undervalued, out-of-favor franchises that are misunderstood and therefore mispriced. The fund continues to focus on finding mispriced stocks where valuation is attractive, profitability less vulnerable and balance sheets remain strong. | BOLSAA.MX ROG.SW AD8 AU|ARB AU|BAP AU|CAT AU|DHG AU|PME AU|PNI AU|RDX AU|TNE AU BVZN SW ML.PA GSK.L |
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| 2023 Q3 | Mar 10, 2023 | Ariel International Fund | 7.6% | 0.0% | 7270.T, AD.AS, DLG.L, ML.PA, O2D.DE, ROG.SW, V03.SI | Consumer Staples, healthcare, insurance, international, Pharmaceuticals, undervalued, Utilities, value | Ariel's non-consensus approach seeks to identify undervalued, out-of-favor, franchise-quality companies that are misunderstood and mispriced. The fund focuses on companies trading below their normalized earnings power and intrinsic worth over a three-to-five year horizon. | V03.SI AD.AS ROG.SW O2D.DE 7270.T ML.PA |
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| 2023 Q4 | Jan 31, 2024 | Ariel International Fund | 7.6% | 0.0% | 005930.KS, 105560.KS, 7270.T, AAPL, AD.AS, AMZN, BIDU, DBOEY, FMC, GFNORTEO.MX, GOOGL, META, ML.PA, MSFT, NVDA, TEF2.DE, TSLA, TSM, WIZZ.L | AI, financials, international, semiconductors, technology, undervalued, value | Ariel's non-consensus approach seeks to identify undervalued, out-of-favor franchises that are misunderstood and therefore mispriced. The fund is finding many mispriced stocks where valuation is attractive, profitability less vulnerable and balance sheets remain strong. | WIZZ.L AIR FP|ICLR|LIN|MRVL|NOW|TSM 005930.KS 105560.KS GFNORTEO.MX FMS.DE DANSKE.CO AD.AS 7270.T BIDU |
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| 2024 Q4 | Jan 30, 2025 | Aristotle International Equity Fund | -7.1% | 5.1% | 005930.KS, 3064.T, 7532.T, ACN, AHT.L, BN, CCJ, D05.SI, DSNKY, EBS.VI, ML.PA, NEM.DE, SAF.PA, SONY, SY1.DE | gaming, geopolitics, international, long-term, nuclear, Quality, value | Demand for nuclear energy remained robust driven by AI and clean energy focus. Major tech companies like Amazon, Google and Meta announced nuclear-power agreements. Cameco is uniquely positioned to benefit as industries and governments pursue clean, reliable and scalable energy sources. | DSM.AS AHT.L 6758.T CCO.TO |
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| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Stock Exchange | Keywords | Action |
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| Apr 28, 2026 | Fund Letters | Ariel Global Fund | Michelin SCA | Consumer Discretionary | Tires & Rubber | Bull | Euronext Paris | Cyclical, france, Global, growth initiatives, manufacturing, mobility, Pricing power, Tires | View Pitch |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Fund Letters | Ariel International Fund | Michelin SCA | Consumer Discretionary | Tires & Rubber | Bull | Euronext Paris | Around Tire Initiative, Beyond Tire Initiative, cost discipline, Cyclical Resilience, French Multinational, Global Competitive Position, Pricing Strategy, Tire Manufacturer | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Ariel International Fund | Michelin | Consumer Discretionary | Tires & Rubber | Bull | Euronext Paris | competitive position, Cost Reduction, Cyclical, france, Pricing power, Tire Manufacturer, Value | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Lansdowne Partners European Fund | Michelin | Consumer Discretionary | Auto Components | Bear | Euronext Paris | Asian Competition, competitive dynamics, Price-mix Pressure, Reduced Exposure, Structural Challenges, Volume Decline | View Pitch |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fund Letters | Lansdowne Partners European Fund | Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin | Consumer Discretionary | Tires & Rubber | Bear | Euronext Paris | BEV, Brand Superiority, Electric Vehicles, OEM Sales, Raw Materials, Sustainability, Tire Manufacturing, Volume Weakness, Wear Particle Regulation | View Pitch |
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