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March 2010
Jupiter China Sustainable Growth Fund
How we aim to profit from China’s search for Sustainable Growth
Philip Ehrmann
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“Dig the well before you are thirsty” (Chinese proverb)
Twenty-eight years ago, the Chinese people embarked upon the historic
drive of reform, opening-up and modernisation and have made
phenomenal progress through unremitting efforts.
Hu Jintao, Yale University, 21 April 2006
GDP
1978: c.1% global GDP
2009: c.8% global GDP
World Trade
1978: c.1% global trade
2009: c.8% global trade
Shanghai Stock Exchange
(A Share Index)
Q1 2000: US$30bn
Q4 2009: US$3trn
Urban Population
1978: 172m
2009: 625m
There are many favourable conditions for China to maintain
sustained and fast growth. China is in the stage of rapid
industrialisation and urbanisation and has huge potential for
economic growth. The important period of strategic opportunities
for China's development will last quite a long time.
Wen Jiabao, World Economic Forum, Summer 2008
Source: Deutsche Bank, CEIC.
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Introduction – Jupiter China Sustainable Growth, Luxembourg Sicav
China is endeavouring to build a harmonious society…
a society of democracy and rule of law, fairness and justice,
integrity, fraternity, vitality, stability, order and harmony
between men and nature.
President Hu Jintao, April 2006
Jupiter’s sustainability strategy is about delivering good
financial returns by investing in companies which are working
to address the longer term environmental, social and
governance issues that affect their business
Experienced investment manager working with unique SRI
insights and specialist research
…Chinese Sustainable Growth presents long term secular
investment opportunity
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Philip Ehrmann
Jupiter’s China
specialist
Launched Jupiter China Fund, a £215m unit trust, following arrival
at Jupiter in October 2006
Has been investing in China for over 15 years
Deep emerging
market
experience
Twenty years experience running emerging market funds
Long-term track
record
In 2002 he re-launched Gartmore’s China Opportunities Fund
Source: Jupiter as at 31.01.10.
Prior to joining Jupiter, was Head of Pacific & Emerging Markets
at Gartmore (1995 – 2006) running assets totalling £3.5bn
and Head of Emerging Markets at Invesco (1990 – 1995)
Between 2003 and 2006 it became the best performing Asian
fund in the UK unit trust industry
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JCSF benefits from an experienced team with access to market knowledge
Jupiter Green & SRI
Research Team
Jupiter Asian Team
Philip Ehrmann’s Asian
equities investment team
Manager
Market Intelligence
Stock specific sustainability
assessment
Philip Ehrmann
Jupiter China
Specialist
Investment Team
Research-Works
SDCL
Shanghai based research team
providing in-depth sector coverage
based on long term trends,
“Big Ideas” and “Misconceptions”
Top-down insights from Hong Kong &
Shanghai into investment implications
of sustainable development policy
& practice in China
Sector and stock research
Major international investment
banking and specialist local
research teams
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China’s rapid economic expansion is set to continue
Real GDP growth QoQ saar estimated
% YoY
% QoQ saar (estimated)
CPI, %yoy (RHS)
25
10
(%)
8
20
6
15
10yr avg
10% pa
Dramatic change in fortunes between Q408
and Q409 has its precedents
Economic growth expected to be 8-10% p.a.
over the next few years
Export-led growth has given way to
broadening domestic consumption,
urbanisation and rural reforms
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10
2
Fiscal and monetary policy moving towards
“neutral” as economy recovers
5
0
0
-2
-4
(5)
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
…balance between growth and inflation likely to remain
Source: CEIC, CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets.
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Growth at any cost is no longer an option
Cost to economy and society
5 year plan – “harmonious growth”
Climate change commitments announced
in anticipation of Copenhagen summit
…much has changed with the shift towards ‘domestic’ growth
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Shift to “domestic” growth yields secular growth opportunities
Growth
Headwinds
Response
Economic
drivers
GDP growth
Infrastructure bottlenecks
Sustainable infrastructure
c. 10% p.a. over the last 20
years against a background
of mass urbanisation
Inflation
Resource and energy efficiency,
railways, technology
Environmental
drivers
Increasing resource demand
Pollution and degradation
Process engineering
Energy, water, food
Costs 8%-12% of GDP p.a.
Water treatment, waste
management, construction,
materials
Political and
social drivers
Social progress
Social tension
Investment in human capital
Creation of middle class,
improvement to social
security net
Unrest between migrant
workers and city dwellers
Healthcare and education
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Sectors affected by policy reform
Energy
Efficiency
Leaders
in water
treatment
Distribution &
Production
Energy &
Water
Transport – largest build-out
in railways since US in late
19th century
Producers of
cement / building
equipment
Real Estate &
Construction
Waste
Management
Mandated with
planning consents
in special
economic zones
Harmonious
Growth
Waste
Management &
Pollution Control
Healthcare
& Education
Agriculture
Transport
Producers of
food stuffs
Logistics &
Transport
networks
…focused investment strategy
Medical &
education
supplies &
services
Healthcare – US$110bn
programme will see over 13,000
rural clinics and reform
of service provision
Environment – Retrofitting
of polluting industries
and implementation
of higher standards
Energy efficiency – 20%
reduction in energy
consumption per unit of GDP
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Market valuation – attractive entry point
MSCI China Trailing Price/Book Value
Significant falls in share prices since
the onset of the global credit crisis
late in 2007
Market has returned to more normal
levels of valuation. “Surprise” will be
that earnings revisions should
be strongly upwards
Small and mid-cap stocks having
experienced forced selling, remain
attractively priced and remain central to
fund’s strategy
…sector selection and earnings growth will be key drivers going forward
Source: Bloomberg, JP Morgan as at 31.12.09.
Portfolio
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Portfolio characteristics
Top ten holdings
Holding
Portfolio features
%
Number of holdings
China Insurance International
3.9
Equities
Yingde Gases
3.6
Cash
Hollysis Automation Technologies
3.2
Top 10 holdings
Anhui Tianda
3.0
Dongfang Electrical Machinery
3.0
Asian Citrus
2.9
Lonking Holdings
2.9
China Oilfield Services
2.9
China Automation Group
2.8
Zhejiang Expressway
2.8
Source: Jupiter as at 31.01.10.
Market cap split
39
93.9%
6.1%
31.1%
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Model portfolio performance
Performance review – November 2009
US Dollars
May 09
Jun 09
Jul 09
Aug 09
Sep 09
Oct 09
Nov 09
Dec 09
27.02.09-31.12.09
Jupiter China Sustainable
25.9%
2.3%
12.9%
-7.4%
3.5%
8.1%
8.8%
3.2%
117.1%
MSCI Zhong Hua
17.7%
2.3%
11.7%
-7.1%
5.8%
5.3%
1.4%
0.9%
78.0%
Difference
+8.3%
-0.1%
+1.2%
-0.4%
-2.2%
+2.8%
+7.4%
+2.3%
+39.2%
The model portfolio was launched in the middle of February 2009 with a notional
start value of $200m. It reflects the underlying positions that we would have sought
to replicate if the investment strategy had been funded and subsequent portfolio
changes as determined by new positions or price movements.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance
Source: Jupiter as at 31.12.09.
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Jupiter China Sustainable Growth Fund
Summary
Exposure to significant secular growth trends propelling
world’s most dynamic economy
Emphasis on “new” industries and entrepreneurially
driven companies
Positive return profile as earnings exceed expectations
and valuations remain attractive
Past performance is not a guide to future performance.
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Infrastructure – China’s getting on the railroads
Macro/Policy drivers
China South Locomotive
China Automation
MSCI Zhong Hua Index
100
50
US$1.2 trillion investment in physical capital (including transport, power
and water) over the next 5 years to remove bottlenecks in the
economy.
Railways are central to economic development programme to
reduce bottlenecks
China’s rail network is earmarked to receive US$250bn investment
through to 2020
Rolling stock demand likely to average US$8bn annually
% Change
Company specific
0
-50
-100
Jul 07
Jan 08
Source: Bloomberg/Jupiter as at 31.01.10.
Jul 08
Jan 09
Jul 09
Jan 10
China South Locomotive HK$5.1; Market Cap US$9.86bn;
Target price HK$6.2
Benefits from duopoly in domestic industry structure
Backlog of Rmb68bn (2 years of sales)
12/10 P/E 22X
China Automation HK$5; Target price S$6.6 ; Market Cap US$650m
Specialises in industrial safety control systems
Is one of four licensed operators in the railway signalling industry
12/10 P/E 20X
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Social security – Rebuild confidence & free up capital
Macro/Policy drivers
Mind Ray
Shandong Weigao
MSCI Zhong Hua
450%
400%
Commitment to transform healthcare provision similar to 1980’s
US Medicare/Medicaid
Rmb850bn budget to be disbursed in 2010-11
Medical outsourcing and rural clinic program to benefit
equipment companies
350%
Company specific
% Total Return
300%
250%
200%
150%
100%
50%
0%
-50%
Oct 06
Nov 07
Source: Bloomberg/Jupiter as at 31.01.10.
Dec 08
Jan 10
Mindray US$35; Market Cap US$3.9bn; Target price US$44
Patient monitor and ultrasound equipment
Growing domestic and export markets
12/10 P/E 20X
Shandong Weigao HK$28; Market Cap US$3.9bn; Target price HK$33
One of China’s leading consumables makers
Medtronic owns 19% stake and operates a J.V.
12/10 P/E 25X
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Urbanisation – Utilities for a new world
Macro/Policy drivers
China Resources Gas
Xinao Gas
MSCI Zhong Hua Index
350
10-15m people moving to cities every year
Provision of clean fuel – air quality
Emphasis on piped gas and LPG
New regional development zones centred on western
and northern provinces
300
250
% Total Return
Company specific
200
150
100
50
0
-50
Jan 05
Jan 06
Jan 07
Source: Bloomberg/Jupiter as at 31.01.10.
Jan 08
Jan 09
Jan 10
China Resourses Gas HK$10.9; Target price HK$13.5. Market Cap
US$1.9bn
Final stages of city gas build out
LPG distribution and industrial pipelines
Forecast earnings growth: 50% year on year
12/10 P/E 17x
Xinao Gas KH$18.5; Target Price HK$24.0; Market Cap US$2.5bn
Only 20-25% penetration rate
Strong management group
12/10 P/E 16x
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Environmental solutions – Cleaning up
China Everbright Int
MSCI Zhong Hua Index
Macro/Policy drivers
China Water Affairs
1400%
1200%
% Total Return
1000%
China’s economic progress to no longer come at expense of its
environment
Tax exemptions and favourable tariff rates
Strict enforcement with heavy penalties
Ministry of Environmental Protection expects industry to have an
average annual growth rate of 15-17% in the next 5 years
New State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) with the objective
of reducing the cost and impact of environmental degradation,
established April 2008
800%
Company specific
600%
400%
200%
0%
-200%
Jan 05
Jan 06
Source: Bloomberg/Jupiter as at 31.01.10.
Jan 07
Jan 08
Jan 09
Jan 10
China Everbright Int’l HK$3.9; Target Price HK$5.2.
Market Cap US$1.8bn
Focused management
Water sewage, waste-to-energy, industrial solid waste disposal
Cluster approach to service provision
12/10 P/E 25X
China Water Affairs HK$3.0; Target price HK$4.2; Market Cap
US$525m
Water supply to second tier cities
Return to core business
12/10 P/E 7.3x
Appendices
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Key terms & conditions
Investment objective
To achieve long term capital growth by
investing in companies that are considered
by the Investment Manager to be well
positioned to benefit from secular trends
associated with the environmentally,
social and economically sustainable
development of Greater China
The Fund will seek to derive its returns
through a portfolio of companies that
conduct a materials proportion of their
business in Greater China or derive a
material proportion of their earnings in
Greater China
Investment policy
The Investment Manager will seek to identify
the secular trends related to important
developments in Greater China’s economy.
The Investment Manager will, as a result,
target long term growth characteristics
of their sectors and which are able
to withstand competitive pressure
on their operating margins.
The Fund is not a screened ‘green’ or
socially responsible fund. Nevertheless,
the Investment Manager considers that the
environmentally, social and economically
sustainable attributes of investee companies
will be key economic indicators in the
research and stock selection process.
Greater China: PRC, HK, Macau, & Taiwan.
The manager is not obliged to invest or sell a stock based on the SRI team recommendations and the overriding objective is capital growth.
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Key terms & conditions
Form
Open ended Luxembourg SICAV (UCITS III), a sub-fund of the Jupiter Global Fund
Share classes available
USD, GBP & EUR
The GBP fund will be managed with the intention of applying for “distributor status”
for the purposes of UK tax legislation.
Issue price & dealing
USD10 / GBP10 / EUR10
Daily dealing, single price
Permitted investments
China A, B and H shares, red chips, China related companies and money market and
other short-term debt securities and cash equivalents, which may be denominated in
Renminbi. A shares to be accessed via Participation Notes pending QFII approval
Gearing
No structural gearing. The Manager will nevertheless have the maximum
investment flexibility permitted under UCITS III
Fees and expenses
1.5% management fee
Initial charge of up to 5% and renewal commission available to distributors
Benchmark
MSCI Zhong Hua Index / MXZH
Reporting
Annual audited accounts, 6-monthly interim reports, monthly fact sheets, weekly NAVs
www.jupiterinternational.com
Supervision
Independent board + CSSF (as financial regulator in Luxembourg)
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Minth – sustainability research
Sustainability opportunities
Chinese fiscal support for fuel efficient cars: The Chinese government
announced in November 2009 that it will extend the 2009 sales tax cuts on
passenger cars in 2010 to support the country's auto industry. The Ministry
of Finance and the National Development and Reform Commission agreed
to extend auto sales tax cuts deeper for cars with fuel efficient engines
or engines less than 1.6 litres
Research and Development: Lighter, aerodynamic component design will be
important to meet increasingly stringent environmental standards for
passenger vehicles. Minth continues to put great efforts in enhancing its
Research & Development capabilities. Research expenditures increased
by approximately 45.1% in 2008 compared to 2007
Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSSHA5037220091130, Company Annual Report 2008.
Minth supplies trims,
decorative parts and
body structural parts
to the Chinese
automotive passenger
car market
MINTH is primarily
engaged in designing,
manufacturing and
marketing these three
categories of products
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Minth – sustainability research
Sustainability Management
Corporate website provides details of quality
standards and management systems
including ISO 14001 at some sites
In general there is limited information
although the group is likely to have good
practices in place to qualify
as a supplier to companies such as Honda,
BMW, and Toyota
Minth points to its consistent low cost
advantage, good customer relationships,
reliable delivery and high quality assurance,
as the foundations which helped it to
weather the market down turn.
Source: Company website/Annual Report 2008.
Employees and Engagement
The Group provides employees with
competitive remuneration and social benefits
such as medical insurance and a pension
according to its human resources policy
Minth had 3,492 employees (2008). Total
employee costs in 2008 accounted for
approximately 10.0% of total turnover
Engagement with the company should
prioritize details of quality assurance and
environmental management systems
Also further detail on costs/pricing of water
and energy use
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Long-term track record
Performance since launch
Jupiter - China Unit Trust TR 76.74
MSCI ZHONG HUA TR in GB 61.34
IMA Asia Pacific Excluding Japan TR in GB 42.22
2004
%
2005
%
31.12.05 to
31.05.06
%
01.12.02 to
31.05.06
%
120
Gartmore China Opps
76.33
8.27
14.78
16.40
139.66
100
MSCI Zhong Hua
37.04
8.11
26.18
3.61
72.94
Outperformance
+39.29
+0.16
-11.40
+12.79
+66.72
80
% Growth
2003
%
60
2007
%
2008
%
2009
%
20.10.06 to
31.12.09
%
Jupiter China Fund Unit Trust
66.62
-45.03
76.04
89.31
MSCI Zhong Hua
52.68
-32.16
44.48
74.14
Outperformance
+13.94
-12.87
+31.56
+15.17
40
20
0
-20
-40
Oct 06
Oct 07
Oct 08
Oct 09
Source: Financial Express, bid to bid, net income reinvested t0 31.01.10. Philip Ehrmann managed Gartmore China Opportunities from 01.12.02 to 31.05.06.
Philip Ehrmann has managed Jupiter China Fund since 20.10.06. Past performance is not a guide to future performance. The above funds’ track records are
shown to demonstrate the fund manager’s performance and have different objectives to the Jupiter China Sustainable SICAV.
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Disclosure
The Fund which is the subject of this presentation is a sub fund of the Jupiter Global Fund (the Company) which is an open
ended SICAV incorporated in Luxembourg whose Manager has appointed Jupiter Asset Management Limited (Jupiter) of
1 Grosvenor Place, London, United Kingdom, SW1X 7 JJ to act as Investment Adviser. Jupiter is authorised and regulated
within the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority.
The Company is a UCITS scheme for the purpose of the UCITS Directive. Details of jurisdictions where distribution
arrangements have either been established or where there is the intention for them to be established can be found in the
Company's Prospectus which is available from Jupiter on request.
This fund invests in a single developing geographic area and there is greater risk of volatility and lower liquidity than in
western markets. The performance of the fund will also be affected by exchange rate fluctuations. Potential investors are
advised to read the specific risks related to this fund contained within the Simplified Prospectus.
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