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Terra Capital PLC
25 May 2017
Terra Capital Plc
Fund Manager's Update Regarding Q1 2017
Terra Capital Plc. ('TCA' or the 'Fund'), the AIM quoted
investment company focused on investing in value opportunities
globally, primarily in frontier markets is pleased to report that
it has received the latest report from Terra Partners Asset
Management Limited ('TPAM' or the 'Fund Manager'), covering its
activities in Q1 2017.
The Fund Manager's update covering Q1 2017 is reproduced
below.
Terra Partners Asset Management Limited
Portomaso Tower, 8/5A
Portomaso Avenue
St Julian's STJ 4011 MALTA
Telephone +356 2371 7000
Regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority, Reg. No. C
56353
Registered Investment Adviser with the US Securities &
Exchange Commission
May 25, 2017
Terra Partners Asset Management Limited ('TPAM' or the 'Fund
Manager') presents its First Quarter 2017 Update to shareholders
regarding the activities of Terra Capital Plc. ('TCA' or the
'Fund'), an AIM quoted investment trust investing globally in value
opportunities, primarily in frontier markets. The opinions
expressed in this document represent the views of TPAM, the Fund
Manager of TCA, at the time of its preparation. This document has
been prepared from publicly available information, internally
developed data and other sources believed to be reliable, and all
reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure its accuracy;
however, no representation or warranty about the accuracy of the
information contained in, or of any omissions from, this document
or any supplementary information made available to any interested
party or its advisers is implied, and any liability in respect of
such information or omissions is hereby expressly disclaimed.
Note that the information herein is not all of the information
TPAM had available, or which it relied upon, when making its
initial and continuing investment decisions. TPAM reserves the
right to amend the information provided herein, and its opinions,
at any time, and undertakes no obligation (express or implied) to
provide any recipient with any further information or to correct
any inaccuracies or omissions which may subsequently become
apparent. Readers are advised that a fund managed by TPAM, and some
officers and employees of TPAM currently own positions in TCA. This
document is for information purposes only and it is not intended as
an offer or solicitation regarding the purchase or sale of any
security or investment vehicle.
Investments in Emerging and Frontier markets usually suffer from
liquidity problems, and are often affected by governmental
interference in the free market, local politics and vagaries in
commodity and currency prices; therefore, their prices can be very
volatile. This means that it can be difficult to acquire and
subsequently sell the shares "noted" in TCA's portfolio. All
current and prospective investors should be aware that PAST
PERFORMANCE IS NOT NECESSARILY INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
All solicitations or offers regarding TCA are made and
transacted on the public market of the AIM Section of the London
Stock Exchange and occur by reference to TCA's Offering Memorandum
and the document titled "Tender Offer to Purchase Ordinary Shares
at the Tender Price and Restructuring and Amendment to the
Directors' Incentive Plan and Change of name to Terra Capital PLC
and Notice of Extraordinary General Meeting" of the April 30, 2012
(the "Circular") as amended by subsequent resolutions, primarily
the one passed at the January 26, 2015 EGM. Documents are
accessible on TCA's website www.terracapitalplc.com in the
"Investor Centre" tab under the Documents and Announcements section
of the file "AIM Rule 26". This website contains important
information which may supplement, modify or differ from the
information contained herein and no prospective investment decision
should be considered before careful reading of documentation found
on TCA's website.
By accepting this document, you agree to be bound by the
foregoing limitations.
TCA's 1(st) Quarter 2017 Return & Portfolio
The Fund's NAV increased to $1.076 at March 31, 2017 from $1.016
as of December 31, 2016, a net total return of 5.9% for the
quarter.
The Fund's investment level (equity, fixed income and hedging)
increased from 86.3% at December 31 (including commitment to Terra
Argentine Fund, L.P.) to 98.5% at March 31. The large increase in
invested level is the byproduct of the decrease in cash used to
fund the recent tender offer.
Specific Areas of Investment
Americas
The allocation to the Americas increased from 25.5% to 30.9% and
is the Fund's largest regional allocation. The Fund increased its
position in Ferreycorp (Peru) and decreased its position in
Refineria La Pampilla (Peru).
Europe
The Fund's exposure to Europe increased from 18.9% to 21.7% and
is the second largest regional allocation. The Fund increased its
positions in Forte (Poland) and Speedy (Bulgaria) and decreased its
position in Kernel (Ukraine).
Middle East
The Fund's exposure to the Middle East increased on the quarter
from 16.2% to 17.4%. The Fund initiated new positions in BBK
(Bahrain) and Amanat Holdings (UAE) and increased its position in
Bank Muscat (Oman), Ooredoo (Oman), and Oman Cement (Oman). The
fund decreased its position in Blom Bank (Lebanon), Abu Dhabi
Commercial Bank (UAE), and Air Arabia (UAE). The fund liquidated
its position in Doha Bank (Qatar).
Asia
The Fund's exposure to Asia decreased from 16.3% to 14.5%. The
Fund liquidated its positions in Emperador (Philippines), Lotte
Chilsung (Korea), Kumho Petro (Korea), and Shinyoung Securities
(Korea). It decreased its positions in Bank of Georgia (Georgia)
and Square Pharma (Bangladesh). The Fund increased its positions in
Great Wall Motor Company (China), Qingling Motors (China),
Travelers International Hotels (Philippines), and Belle Corp
(Philippines).
Africa
The allocation to Africa increased from 9.4% to 14.0%. The fund
increased its positions in Coop Bank (Kenya), Residences Dar Saada
(Morocco), Onatel (Burkina Faso), Emaar Misr for Development
(Egypt), and Nigerian Breweries (Nigeria). It initiated a new
position in African Oxygen (South Africa). The fund liquidated its
position in UAC (Nigeria).
Fund Details
The following page details the Fund's holdings, changes from the
prior quarter, and the total return of each company's shares over
the quarter in both U.S. dollars and local currency. The numbers
provided are based on TPAM's internal calculations:
1Q 1Q
% Change US$ LC$
Market of in Share Total Total
Region Country Security Shares Value Fund Holdings Return Return
---------- ------------- ------------------------ ----------- ------------- ------- ----------- -------- --------
Co-operative
AFRICA Kenya Bank of Kenya 8,700,000 1,177,158.10 1.78% Increase 5.09% 5.68%
Residences Dar
Morocco Saada 60,083 1,046,335.92 1.58% Increase -4.65% -5.41%
South
Africa Holdsport Ltd. 230,501 1,030,794.00 1.56% No Change 4.33% 1.82%
Burkina
Faso Onatel BF 56,809 1,008,721.36 1.52% Increase -6.78% -8.33%
South African Oxygen
Africa Ltd. 660,000 973,995.48 1.47% New 6.78% 4.21%
Emaar Misr for
Egypt Development 6,761,000 955,131.31 1.44% Increase -12.46% -12.07%
Tunisia One Tech Holding 248,305 948,235.95 1.43% No Change 3.53% 2.47%
Automobile reseau
tunisien et
Tunisia services 246,934 919,181.72 1.39% No Change 9.57% 8.45%
Tunisia Tunisie Leasing 87,818 616,050.51 0.93% No Change -11.95% -12.85%
South Onelogix Group
Africa Ltd. 2,128,792 507,727.90 0.77% No Change 0.39% -2.09%
Nigerian Breweries
Nigeria PLC 244,747 98,678.91 0.15% Increase -9.93% -12.44%
Nigeria UAC of Nigeria 0 0 0.00% Liquidated -20.41% -22.67%
------------- ----------------------------------- ----------- ------------- ------- ----------- -------- --------
9,282,011 14.03%
AMERICAS Brazil XXXX 745,146 4,498,237.04 6.80% No Change
Terra Argentine
Argentina Fund LP 1,700,000 2,808,654.66 4.25% No Change
National Commercial
Jamaica Bank Jamaica 5,431,719 2,619,743.94 3.96% No Change 25.41% 24.80%
IRSA Inversiones
y represent.
Argentina SA GDR RCTP 81,433 1,995,922.83 3.02% No Change 32.92% 32.92%
Copa Holdings
Panama SA - Class A 15,265 1,713,496.25 2.59% No Change 24.14% 24.14%
Terra Argentine
Argentina Fund LP Commitment 1,700,000 1,700,000.00 2.57% No Change 0.00% 0.00%
Scotia Group
Jamaica Jamaica 5,429,031 1,652,418.33 2.50% No Change 6.65% 6.12%
Peru Ferreycorp SAA 2,107,381 1,322,379.96 2.00% Increase 24.33% 20.71%
Jamaica Money
Market Brokers
Jamaica - Jamaica 8,500,000 1,209,976.00 1.83% No Change 26.42% 25.79%
Refineria La
Peru Pampilla SA 12,543,116 906,684.79 1.37% Decrease 3.88% 0.86%
------------- ----------------------------------- ----------- ------------- ------- ----------- -------- --------
20,427,514 30.88%
ASIA Bangladesh Square Pharma 522,707 1,810,098.27 2.74% Decrease 10.14% 11.56%
Bangladesh Summit Power 2,596,398 1,336,214.80 2.02% No Change 10.20% 11.62%
Philippines Belle Corp 14,984,000 1,193,944.22 1.80% Increase 26.28% 27.97%
Kcell JSC -
Kazakhstan GDRs 318,630 1,147,068.00 1.73% No Change 12.50% 12.50%
China Qingling Motors 3,362,615 1,094,687.15 1.65% Increase 7.42% 7.66%
Philippines RFM Corporation 11,003,750 1,052,151.39 1.59% No Change -5.45% -4.20%
Travellers International
Philippines Hot 16,131,000 1,028,270.92 1.55% Increase -4.01% -2.74%
Great Wall Motor
China Company-H 609,600 694,193.56 1.05% Increase 21.96% 22.24%
Bank of Georgia
Georgia Holdings Plc 5,280 213,153.86 0.32% Decrease 9.70% 7.98%
Ardent Leisure
Australia Group 0 0 0.00% Liquidated -17.15% -21.79%
Philippines Emperador Inc. 0 0 0.00% Liquidated -12.21% -11.05%
Lotte Chilsung
beverage Co
Korea - Pref 0 0 0.00% Liquidated -5.57% -12.54%
Kumho Petro
Chemical Co
Korea - PFD 0 0 0.00% Liquidated 2.80% -4.78%
Shinyoung Securities
Korea LTD 0 0 0.00% Liquidated 7.75% -0.20%
------------- ----------------------------------- ----------- ------------- ------- ----------- -------- --------
9,569,782 14.47%
Any Security
Printing Co.Plc
EUROPE Hungary (AlamiNyomda) 553,679 2,554,646.66 3.86% No Change 19.29% 17.41%
Galenika-Fitofarmacija
Serbia DP 79,115 1,866,294.11 2.82% No Change 1.69% 0.74%
Komercijalna
Macedonia Banka AD Skopje 28,845 1,399,381.45 2.12% No Change 0.23% -1.91%
Russsia X5 Retail GDR 39,416 1,326,348.40 2.00% No Change 3.70% 3.70%
Slovenia Gorenje Velenje 175,399 1,309,809.57 1.98% No Change 18.42% 16.76%
FABRYKI MEBLI
Poland FORTE SA 58,000 1,200,105.92 1.81% Increase 14.02% 7.96%
Kernel Holding
Ukraine SA 61,923 1,116,531.62 1.69% Decrease 18.27% 11.98%
Italy QF Polis 1,789 1,072,579.92 1.62% No Change 7.12% 5.51%
Bulgaria Speedy AD 42,318 946,401.57 1.43% Increase 16.54% 13.10%
Crnogorski Telekom
Montenegro a.d. 222,624 641,237.26 0.97% No Change -2.89% -4.26%
Silvano Fashion
Estonia Group AS 148,299 461,959.69 0.70% No Change 0.05% -1.35%
QF BNL Portfolio
Italy IMM 845 461,959.69 0.70% No Change 1.23% 0.00%
------------- ----------------------------------- ----------- ------------- ------- ----------- -------- --------
14,357,256 21.70%
MIDDLE Blom Bank GDS
EAST Lebanon ord B shs 127,272 1,616,354.40 2.44% Decrease 16.51% 16.51%
Lebanon Solidere- GDRs 114,499 1,052,249.03 1.59% Increase -8.10% -8.10%
ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL
U.A.E. BANK 558,000 1,033,080.13 1.56% Decrease 4.35% 4.35%
Oman Bank Muscat 1,045,455 1,042,739.08 1.58% Increase -9.28% -9.28%
Oman Oman Refreshment 175,000 981,818.18 1.48% No Change 4.87% 4.87%
Al Meera Consumer
Qatar Goods 21,218 981,273.50 1.48% No Change 1.08% 1.08%
Oman OOREDOO 649,000 910,285.71 1.38% Increase -11.82% -11.82%
Bahrain BBK 900,000 686,965.50 1.04% New -1.50% -1.50%
Oman Oman Cement 566,950 739,243.90 1.12% Increase 12.24% 12.24%
Amanat Holdings
U.A.E. PJSC 2,400,000 725,312.42 1.10% New 13.15% 13.15%
Gulf Hotel Group
Bahrain b.s.c. 488,700 758,328.05 1.15% Increase 4.45% 4.45%
Gulf Warehousing
Qatar Company 40,750 586,411.45 0.89% No Change -3.57% -3.57%
U.A.E. Air Arabia PJSC 1,473,500 425,252.53 0.64% Decrease -15.04% -15.04%
Qatar Doha Bank QSC 0 0 0.00% Liquidated 1.77% 1.77%
------------- ----------------------------------- ----------- ------------- ------- ----------- -------- --------
11,539,314 17.44%
Total Equity
Holdings 65,175,877 98.52%
Cash 979,121 1.48%
Total Fund 66,154,997
* These figures were prepared by the Fund Manager based on its
internal records and calculations.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Terra Partners Asset Management Limited
Portomaso Tower, 8/5A, Portomaso Avenue,
St. Julian's STJ 4011 MALTA
Regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority, Reg. No. C
56353
Registered Investment Adviser with the US Securities &
Exchange Commission
Contact: Galileo Fund Services Limited (Administrator)
Ian Dungate or Suzanne Jones
+44 1624 692600
Panmure Gordon (Nominated adviser and corporate broker)
Paul Fincham or Jonathan Becher
+44 20 7886 2500
NOTES:
Terra Capital Plc is an AIM quoted investment trust focussed on
generating high absolute returns while ensuring volatility is kept
to a minimum. The fund predominantly invests in under-researched
and under-valued companies. The Fund Manager targets companies that
are trading at less than their intrinsic worth and so, aside from
any potential growth prospects, provide scope for capital
appreciation as a result of a reversion towards underlying value.
Investments are also made in companies which are viewed as fair
value but offer opportunities for growth at a reasonable price. Due
to inherent market inefficiencies, the Fund Manager believes many
such 'value' opportunities can be found in Frontier Markets and
utilises in-house teams of analysts on the ground in areas of
interest to investigate suitable opportunities rather than rely on
third party research.
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