Absolute return, Europe, Long/Short, small caps, special situations
The fund invested in abrdn European Logistics Income PLC, a closed-end fund owning 25 mid-box logistics sites across Europe with concentration in Spain and Netherlands. The investment thesis centers on the wind-down strategy eliminating the 22% discount to NAV by selling properties and returning cash to shareholders. The manager expects 30% upside to December 2025 driven by structural growth in e-commerce demand for logistics sites.
European glass manufacturing industry is oligopolistic with high barriers to entry and has experienced significant volume declines in 2023 due to weak consumption and destocking. The manager believes these factors are temporary and expects recovery as destocking ends and economic conditions improve.
Europe, Franchising, Property, Recovery, small cap, Uk, value
The UK housing market is facing substantial disruptions since 2022 with significant turmoil in 2023. The property sales market has been in decline over the past two years with only signs of recovery in early 2024. The lack of housing supply continues with landlords facing ongoing legislative and financing challenges.
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