| Quarter | Letter Date | Fund Name | QTD | YTD | Tickers | Keywords/Themes | Theme Commentary | Pitches | Letter |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jul 17, 2025 | Hardman Johnston International Equity | 17.4% | 25.5% | 6501.T, 7011.T, 7269.T, 8411.T, AIR.PA, ASML, AZN.L, CBK.DE, DTE.DE, GMAB, HDFCBANK.NS, ICICIBANK.NS, IFX.DE, LDO.MI, MC.PA, MELI, NEX.PA, NVO, PRX.AS, PRY.MI, RHM.DE, SAF.PA, SDZ.SW, STAN.L, TEAM, TSM, UCB.BR | defense, Europe, industrials, international, Japan, semiconductors, technology | NATO countries agreed to invest 5% of GDP in defense by 2035, representing a step change in spending levels. European nations are taking security upon themselves as US military support is not guaranteed, particularly under a Trump administration. Defense is not solely a European theme, with Japan and South Korea also increasing spending targets against China and North Korea threats. | 6501.T LDO.MI CBK.DE IFX.DE TSM 7011.T RHM.DE TSM 7269 JP RHM GR IFX GR DTE GR 8750 JP CBK GR |
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| 2025 Q2 | Jun 30, 2025 | Artisan International Fund | 16.7% | 27.6% | 4091.T, 7011.T, AI.PA, AIR.PA, ARGX, BKIIF, DTE.DE, MLSPF, NG.L, RWE.DE, SSE.L, TSMC, UCB.BR | Asia, defense, Electrification, Europe, industrials, infrastructure, international, tariffs | NATO countries agreed to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP over the next 10 years, driving strong performance in aerospace and defense holdings. Companies like Babcock International, LIG Nex1, Hanwha Aerospace, and Airbus delivered exceptional returns on strong earnings and order books from increased global defense spending. | AI FP ARGX BB MOVE SW UCB BB 064350 KS 7011 JP BAB LN |
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| 2024 Q1 | Apr 15, 2024 | Diamond Hill International | 5.7% | 12.4% | 1448.HK, 4507.T, 7451.T, 8058.T, AUPH, BAER.SW, DNP.WA, EVT.DE, HDB, ROG.SW, SAF.PA, SDZ.SW, SPOT, TSM, UCB.BR, UHR.SW, VTSC.DE | aerospace, Banking, China, international, Japan, semiconductors, value | Japan ended its ultra-loose monetary policy after decades of deflation, with the Bank of Japan raising rates and ending yield curve control. Japanese companies like Mitsubishi Corporation are improving capital allocation with share buybacks as corporate governance improves broadly. | View | |
| 2026 Q1 | Apr 12, 2026 | Hardman Johnston International Equity | -3.1% | -3.1% | 6501.T, 7011.T, 7269.T, ASML, CBK.DE, CCO, FTI, HDFCBANK.NS, MC.PA, MELI, PRX.AS, SAF.PA, SDZ SW, STAN.L, STM, TSM, UCB.BR | Europe, healthcare, industrials, international, Japan, nuclear, semiconductors, technology | FTI CCO UCB.BR TSM ASML |
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| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | Artisan International Fund | - | 10.6% | 2579.T, 4091.T, AER, AI.PA, AMZN, AON, ARGX, AZN, BA.L, BUD, FLTR, LIN, MRO.L, NG.L, NVO, RHM.DE, SHOP, UCB.BR, UCG.MI | Biotechnology, Cloud, defense, Energy Transition, healthcare, Industrial Gases, international, value | Healthcare holdings delivered robust performance with UCB's Bimzelx approval for chronic inflammatory skin conditions adding $1.8 billion in peak sales potential. Argenx advanced VYVGART to phase 3 trials for myositis treatment, potentially adding $2 billion to peak sales. The VYVGART franchise grew 20% with total peak sales projected to exceed $10 billion. | View | |
| 2024 Q4 | Dec 31, 2024 | Hardman Johnston International Equity | -3.3% | 13.4% | 7011.T, 7269.T, 8750.T, AIR.PA, ASML, AZN, DTE.DE, FTI, GMAB, GRFS, HDB, IBN, MC.PA, MELI, NEX.PA, NVO, PRX.AS, PRY.MI, RHM.DE, SAF.PA, SDZ, STAN.L, TEAM, TSM, UCB.BR | emerging markets, Europe, financials, healthcare, international, stock selection, technology | TSMC performed strongly as AI processor demand supported sales growth despite underwhelming recoveries in legacy end markets. TSMC's dominance in leading edge semiconductor manufacturing expanded as competitors demonstrated shortfalls. The manager sees AI as a long-term play creating opportunities throughout its value chain globally. | View | |
| 2025 Q3 | Oct 9, 2025 | ClearBridge Investments International Growth ADR Strategy | - | - | 0700.HK, 1211.HK, 3064.T, 8035.T, ADYEN.AS, AEM, ALC, ARGX, ARM, BBVA, BVI.PA, CLS.TO, CPG.L, DOL.TO, DTE.DE, HDB, HSBA.L, KBC.BR, KOF, L.TO, LSEG.L, MELI, NVO, NVZMY, PRY.MI, REL.L, SAN, SAP, SFTBY, SIK.SW, SONY, SPOT, STMN.SW, TRI.TO, UCB.BR, VNA.DE | AI, banks, Biotechnology, China, Europe, growth, international, value | European biotechs Argenx and UCB delivered solid contributions with robust sales growth and positive clinical trial results. Argenx benefited from strong Vyvgart autoimmune treatment sales and renewed pipeline confidence. UCB rose on strong uptake of recently launched treatments Bimzelx and Rystiggo, plus positive Phase 3 seizure disorder trials. | CLS CN UCB BB |
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| 2025 Q3 | Oct 21, 2025 | Hardman Johnston International Equity | 8.5% | 36.2% | 6501.T, 7011.T, 7269.T, AIR.PA, ASML, AZN, CBK.DE, DTE.DE, HDB, IBN, IFX.DE, LDO.MI, MC.PA, MELI, NEX.PA, NVO, PRX.AS, PRY.MI, RHM.DE, SAF.PA, SDZ, STAN.L, STM, TEAM, TSM, UCB.BR | AI, defense, emerging markets, Europe, healthcare, international, semiconductors, Trade Policy | The portfolio holds significant exposure to semiconductor companies including TSMC, Infineon, STMicroelectronics, and ASML. TSMC remains a key enabler of AI infrastructure with strong Q2 earnings and raised guidance. The analog semiconductor sector is showing signs of recovery after a cyclical trough, with evidence of growing customer backlogs and improved order signals. | SUZUKI PROS SDZ UCB |
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| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Artisan International Fund | 5.9% | 14.6% | 4091.T, 4541.T, 7182.T, 8308.T, 8316.T, AC.PA, AER, AI.PA, AMZN, ARGX, AZN, ENGI.PA, HEIA.AS, LIN, MRO.L, NG.L, RI.PA, UCB.BR, WIZZ.L | Banking, Energy Transition, Europe, healthcare, industrials, international, Japan | The fund purchased National Grid and Engie, both companies leading the energy transition. National Grid announced a £60 billion investment over five years to upgrade, expand, digitize and decarbonize the electric grid. Engie designs, builds and operates low-carbon power plants and uses AI to deliver power to customers more efficiently. | View | |
| 2024 Q3 | Sep 30, 2024 | Hardman Johnston International Equity | 5.7% | 17.2% | 1299.HK, 3690.HK, 7011.T, 7269.T, 8750.T, 8795.T, AIR.PA, ASML, AZN, DTE.DE, FTI, GMAB, GRFS, HDFCBANK.NS, ICICIBANK.NS, MC.PA, MELI, NEX.PA, NOD.OL, NVO, PRX.AS, PRY.MI, RHM.DE, SAF.PA, STAN.L, TEAM, TSM, UCB.BR | AI, defense, Energy Transition, Equity, international, Japan, semiconductors, volatility | Defense has generated strong returns for investors this year and is likely to continue to perform given the international focus on increased spending in a more volatile and uncertain world. The Japanese government is significantly expanding its defense budget to counter national security threats, benefiting companies like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. | NEXN.PA NVO ASML NOD.OL PRX.AS MELI PRY.MI 7011.T |
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| 2024 Q2 | Jul 18, 2024 | ClearBridge Investments International Growth ADR Strategy | 5.7% | 0.0% | 1299.HK, 2348.HK, 4568.T, 7733.T, 8035.T, ABB, ACN, ALC, ATLKY, AZN, BBVA, BVI.PA, CP, LYG, MC.PA, MELI, NICE, NVO, RACE, SE, TSM, UCB.BR, UL | Asia, banks, Europe, growth, healthcare, international, technology | International IT stocks continued to diverge from their generative AI-driven U.S. counterparts, creating performance headwinds. TSMC benefited from renewed strength as the foundry of choice for Nvidia and other AI silicon developers. Accenture's AI projects are ramping up fast and will become increasingly meaningful as companies need to digitize operations and move to cloud. | View | |
| 2025 Q1 | Mar 31, 2025 | ClearBridge Investments International Growth ADR Strategy | - | - | 1211.HK, 4091.T, 6273.T, 7011.T, 7733.T, 7936.T, AIR.PA, ARGX, BBVA, CP, DB1.DE, DTE.DE, ISP.MI, LLOY.L, NVO, NWG.L, SE, TT, UCB.BR, UCG.MI | banks, China, defense, Europe, growth, infrastructure, international, technology | Defense spending is expected to increase dramatically in the EU and Japan, boosting revenues for aerospace contractors like Airbus and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Germany is leading substantial increases in defense spending as Europe shoulders greater responsibility for security. Military spending in Japan could increase from 1% to 3% of GDP. | View | |
| 2025 Q1 | Mar 31, 2025 | Artisan International Fund | 9.3% | 9.3% | 012450.KS, 0700.HK, 079550.KS, 1299.HK, 3690.HK, 7011.T, 7182.T, AI.PA, ARGX, BABA, DTEGY, S63.SI, SAF.PA, TME, UCB.BR, VNA.DE | China, defense, Europe, financials, tariffs, technology | Increased positions in defense companies like Hanwha Aerospace and LIG Nex1 to benefit from rising global tensions and shifting geopolitical alliances. European countries passed legislation and removed impediments to higher defense spending following President Trump's call for NATO members to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP. | View | |
| 2025 Q1 | Mar 31, 2025 | Hardman Johnston International Equity | 6.9% | 6.9% | 7011.T, 7269.T, 8750.T, AIR.PA, ASML, AZN, DTE.DE, GMAB, HDB, IBN, IFX.DE, MC.PA, MELI, NEX.PA, NVO, PRX.AS, PRY.MI, RHM.DE, SAF.PA, SDZ.SW, STAN.L, TEAM, TSM, UCB.BR | AI, defense, Europe, industrials, international, semiconductors, tariffs, technology | Germany changed its Constitution to release fiscal debt brakes enabling unlimited defense spending, while Europe announced massive defense and infrastructure spending framework. Japan is committed to achieving 2% of GDP defense spending with speculation of upward revision to 3% and beyond. | View | |
| 2023 Q4 | Jan 2, 2024 | Diamond Hill International | 5.7% | 12.4% | 005930.KS, 4503.T, 8058.T, ASHM.L, ASSA-B.ST, BABA, CVE.TO, DNP.WA, ERII, FCX, FM.TO, GLEN.L, SPOT, UBI.PA, UCB.BR | Asia, emerging markets, Europe, international, Japan, Non-US, value | The fund initiated a position in Glencore, which is well-positioned for uncertainty surrounding the energy transition as one of the world's largest copper producers and a large coal producer. The company can take healthy cash flows from its coal business and invest them in copper and other future-facing metals, while coal cash flows provide an attractive hedge if the energy transition takes longer than expected. | UCB.BR 8058.T GLEN.L DNP.WA ACGL|CHH|FDS|GWRE|IBKR|IDXX|MTN|SPOT|TSLA |
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| Date | Pitch Type | Author | Company | Industry | Sub Industry | Bull / Bear | Stock Exchange | Keywords | Action |
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| May 24, 2026 | Fund Letters | Hardman Johnston International Equity | UCB S.A. | Biotechnology | Pharmaceuticals | Bull | Shanghai Stock Exchange | Belgium, Bimzelx, biopharmaceuticals, growth, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Immunology, pipeline | View Pitch |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Fund Letters | Diamond Hill International | UCB | Health Care | Pharmaceuticals | Bull | Euronext Brussels | Autoimmune Drugs, Belgium, biopharmaceuticals, Drug launch, Immunology, Market Misunderstanding, Neurology, Specialized Therapeutics | View Pitch |
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