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27.11.2014 Pavillon Cambon, Paris
Japan Chantana Ward, Richard Kaye
For Professional Investors only
A GENUINE KNOW-HOW ON JAPAN
A diverse and experienced team (average industry experience of 16+ years)
Comgest office in Tokyo since 2007
Chakara Sisowath
PM / Analyst
(27/13)
Chantana Ward
PM / Analyst
(15/15)
Richard Kaye
PM / Analyst
(20/5)
Hong Kong Paris Paris
Yu Takata
Analyst
(8/6)
Tokyo
Makoto Egami
Analyst
(13/1)
Tokyo
October 2014 / (Years experience in the industry / years experience in the company).
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AFTER MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF DE-RATING, ATTRACTIVE VALUATIONS
Forward P/E next 12 months
MS Japan – Fwd P/E NTM
MS United States – Fwd P/E NTM
MS Europe – Fwd P/E NTM
MS World ex Japan – Fwd P/E NTM
Source: Nomura StrategyInsight, Thomson Reuters, MSCI
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PRECONCEIVED IDEA #1: DOMESTIC OR EXPORT COMPANIES?
In Japan, like in any other region, we prefer strong franchises!
Unicharm (Price vs. EPS, in JPY)
Above-average EPS growth drives above-average stock appreciation
Source: Nomura Strategy Insight, Thomson Reuters, MSCI
Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. The value of investments may go down as well as up.
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Price (lhs) EPS Next 12 months (rhs)
+15.8% p.a.
+9.4% p.a.
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PRECONCEIVED IDEA #2: ROE IS WEAK
This is less true
Forward ROE next 12 months (%)
Source: Nomura, Thomson Reuters and FTSE (FTSE US, FTSE Europe, FTSE Asia Pacific, FTSE Japan)
Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. The value of investments may go down as well as up.
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PRECONCEIVED IDEA #2: ROE IS WEAK
Share buybacks are at work
Share buybacks by Japanese companies
Source: Nomura, Company data. Data as of 19/05/2014
Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance.
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PRECONCEIVED IDEA #3: EARNINGS STARTED TO REBOUND IN 2013
EPS forecast trend from 2010 onward
Source: Factset
Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance.
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Dec-09 Aug-10 Apr-11 Dec-11 Aug-12 Apr-13 Dec-13 Aug-14
MSCI Japan EPS NTM
MSCI United Kingdom EPS NTM
MSCI France EPS NTM
S&P 500 EPS NTM
MSCI Germany EPS NTM
MSCI Italy EPS NTM
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PRECONCEIVED IDEA #4: UNFAVORABLE TAXATION IN 2014
Is there a tendency to retain only bad news when it comes to Japan?
VAT: 5% 8% since April 1st 2014
Corporate tax: 35% ~25% in the coming years
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FIVE THEMES FROM FIFTY MEETINGS
Five themes were prominent from 50+ recent meetings in Japan:
Domestic capex is rebounding due to upgrade of pre-Lehman equipment
Inflation is real: from air conditioners to eyeglasses, companies are raising price
Not enough workers: Uniqlo and Mitsubishi Bank regularizing part-time employees
Real estate is recovering, especially for Tokyo office
After April’s tax hike, a consumer revival is hinted in 7-Eleven’s same-store sales data and Gulliver’s showroom traffic
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DIFFERENT SOURCES OF FRANCHISES
Technology / Patents
Market share
Distribution network
Brand
High client ‘lock-in’
First mover advantage
The material presented in this document is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation
with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. The contents of this document should not be treated as advice in relation to any potential investment.
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Performance
JAPANESE EQUITIES COMPOSITE Performance* (gross, in JPY)
*Gross performance in JPY as of 30/09/2014. Source: FactSet/Comgest
Data represents composite, gross-of-fees performance for all funds managed by Comgest in the relevant strategy. Performance is gross of management fees and performance fees (where applicable). The treatment of other fees may vary between collective investment schemes and discretionary
accounts. The inclusion of management and other fees would have the effect of decreasing the composite performance results. Reference to the benchmark is for comparative purposes only and is not intended to indicate that the composite will contain the same investments as the benchmark. The
volatility of the index may be materially different from that of the composite. The index used for comparative purposes is the Topix dividends reinvested. Prior to 2000, figures are converted using the relevant FRF exchange rates. Investors have the opportunity for losses as well as profits. Past
performance is no guarantee of future results.
Cumulative performance since inception (%)
Rolling performance (%)
QTD YTD 1 Year 3 Years
annualised
5 Years
annualised
10 Years
annualised
Inception
annualised
Composite 6.42 5.74 17.03 25.59 13.73 2.72 5.21
Index 5.82 3.77 13.32 22.89 10.11 3.71 0.53
0
100
200
300
400
Mar-94 Sep-96 Mar-99 Sep-01 Mar-04 Sep-06 Mar-09 Sep-11 Mar-14
Composite Topix - NR
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JAPANESE EQUITIES COMPOSITE Performance* (gross, in JPY)
*Gross performance in JPY as of 30/09/2014. Source: FactSet/Comgest
Data represents composite, gross-of-fees performance for all funds managed by Comgest in the relevant strategy. Performance is gross of management fees and performance fees (where applicable). The treatment of other fees may vary between collective investment schemes and discretionary
accounts. The inclusion of management and other fees would have the effect of decreasing the composite performance results. Reference to the benchmark is for comparative purposes only and is not intended to indicate that the composite will contain the same investments as the benchmark. The
volatility of the index may be materially different from that of the composite. The index used for comparative purposes is the Topix dividends reinvested. Prior to 2000, figures are converted using the relevant FRF exchange rates. Investors have the opportunity for losses as well as profits. Past
performance is no guarantee of future results.
Annual return (calendar)
-50.0
0.0
50.0
100.0
150.0
200.0
%
Composite
Topix
+/- Index
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
2.87 -3.17 -3.66 13.68 196.00 -17.03 -14.18 -15.56 16.15 7.17 43.59 -1.44 -16.08 -47.95 15.32 -0.67 -11.79 19.50 60.84
2.09 -6.06 -19.41 -6.57 59.69 -24.96 -18.91 -17.50 25.19 11.34 45.23 3.02 -11.11 -40.62 7.62 0.96 -17.00 20.86 54.41
0.78 2.89 15.75 20.25 136.32 7.93 4.73 1.94 -9.04 -4.16 -1.64 -4.46 -4.97 -7.34 7.70 -1.63 5.20 -1.35 6.43
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A CONTINUOUSLY REINFORCED TEAM
Gross performance in JPY as of 30/09/2014. Source: FactSet/Comgest
Data represents composite, gross-of-fees performance for all funds managed by Comgest in the relevant strategy. Performance is gross of management fees and performance fees (where applicable). The treatment of other fees may vary between collective investment schemes and discretionary
accounts. The inclusion of management and other fees would have the effect of decreasing the composite performance results. Reference to the benchmark is for comparative purposes only and is not intended to indicate that the composite will contain the same investments as the benchmark. The
volatility of the index may be materially different from that of the composite. The index used for comparative purposes is the Topix dividends reinvested. Prior to 2000, figures are converted using the relevant FRF exchange rates. Investors have the opportunity for losses as well as profits. Past
performance is no guarantee of future results.
2008: Chantana Ward becomes dedicated to Japan funds
2009: Richard Kaye joins the team and works now as a PM alongside Chantana
2010: Yu Takata joins Comgest as an analyst
2013: Makoto Egami joins Comgest as an analyst
Currently, our Japanese Equities team is composed of four full-time members
Cumulative performance* since 1st July 2009 (gross, in JPY) Calendar performance* since 1st July 2009
Composite Index +/- Index
H2 2009 9.41 -1.67 11.08
FY 2010 -0 .67 0.96 -1.63
FY 2011 -11.79 -17.00 5.20
FY 2012 19.50 20.86 -1.38
FY 2013 60.84 54.41 6.43
YTD 2014 5.74 3.77 1.97
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210
Jun-09 Jun-10 Jun-11 Jun-12 Jun-13 Jun-14
Japan Composite Topix - NR
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QUALITY GROWTH INVESTMENT PERFORMS WELL IN JAPAN
Contribution of the top 5 positions
50%
60%
70%
80%
Co
ntr
ibu
tio
n %
5 years 3 years 1 year
Many stocks outperformed but a handful were particularly important to overall performance
Source: FactSet/Comgest. Portfolio of Comgest Growth Japan as of 31/03/2014.
Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
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ORGANIC SALES GROWTH OF TOP CONTRIBUTORS
-15
-5
5
15
25
35
45
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Softbank Keyence Unicharm United Arrows Makita
70% 122% %
Source: FactSet/Comgest. 31/03/2014.
Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. The material presented in this document is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase
or sale of any security. The contents of this document should not be treated as advice in relation to any potential investment.
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PERFORMANCE IN THE SHORT AND LONG TERM
Source: Morningstar / Comgest
Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Indices are used for comparative purposes only. The price of shares can go down as well as up .
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Comgest Growth JapanAnnualised Performance YTD 3 yrs 5 yrs
Fund 8.4% 25.2% 12.9%
Index 4.4% 22.9% 10.6%
Ranking 27/359 67/359 60/359
Global Category = Japan Equity Oldest share class = Yes
Source = Morningstar Currency: JPY
31/10/2014
Portfolio review
COMGEST GROWTH JAPAN
Data as of 31/10/2014 Source: FactSet/Comgest
Data on holdings is provided for information purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell the securities shown. Data on holdings is subject to change and excludes cash and cash
equivalents. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
% Top 10 holdings
Sysmex Corporation Health Care 3.9
Makita Corporation Industrials 3.7
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Information Technology 3.6
Unicharm Corporation Consumer Staples 3.5
Hikari Tsushin, Inc. Consumer Discretionary 3.2
Keyence Corporation Information Technology 3.2
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. Consumer Discretionary 3.2
KDDI Corporation Telecommunication Services 3.1
SoftBank Corp. Telecommunication Services 3.1
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. Consumer Discretionary 3.0
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Data as of 30/09/2014, Source: FactSet/Comgest
This material is for information purposes and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security.
BOUGHT
SOLD
INC
RE
AS
ED
RE
DU
CE
D
NIHON M&A
PARK 24
AMADA
CALBEE
AEON FINANCIAL
COMGEST GROWTH JAPAN 2014 main portfolio changes
SUGI HOLDING
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EXAMPLES OF PORTFOLIO COMPANIES % global market share
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
Keyence
Industrial sensors
28%*
Hoya
Mask blanks 80%
Photomasks 35%
HDD substrates 65%
Hamamatsu Photonics
Photomultiplier tubes
90%
Kubota
Tractors
45%*
Canon
Photo printers
45% (35%*)
Daikin
Air conditioning
45%*
Fanuc
CNC, robots
50%
Sekisui Chemical
Automotive window
films
50%
Uni-Charm
Baby care
53% in Indonesia
64% in Thailand
39% in Japan
Sysmex
Haematological
analysis
40%
Makita
Power tools
23%
Shin-Etsu Chemical
Polyvinyl chloride 35%
Silicon wafers 30%
HDD rare earth magnets 45%
Shimano
High end sport bicycle parts 60 – 70%
Derailleurs 80%
Murata Mfg
Ceramic filters and
resonators 70%
Shock sensors 95%
Connectivity modules (wifi & bluetooths) 60%
*Domestic market share. Source: Company data
This material is for information purposes and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security.
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COMGEST GROWTH JAPAN Portfolio contribution analysis*
Top 5 contributors and detractors - Year-to-date, 31/10/2014
Source: Factset / Comgest. *Net performance in JPY. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Indices are used for comparison of past performance only. Comgest runs a buy-and-hold contribution system which performs holdings-based analysis using
the beginning of period weights of securities and their returns to calculate contributions. Returns are therefore not derived from the actual portfolio return and may not reconcile with the real portfolio return as measured by NAV to NAV variation.
% contribution
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-0.93
-0.79
-0.72
-0.70
-0.60
1.10
1.17
1.35
1.83
1.90
Jin Co
Yahoo Japan Corporation
Kakaku.com
Orix Corporation
Mitsubishi Estate Company
Unicharm Corporation
M3 Inc
Shimano Inc
Sysmex Corporation
Gulliver International Co.
SYSMEX
Leading manufacturer of equipment and
reagents for blood tests
Dominant position in the hematology business
with 40% of the global market (70% market
share in Japan, 50% in Europe, 50% in China
but only 25% in the US)
Resilient to the yen strength: between 03/2002
and 03/2012, sales at Sysmex rose by 11%
(annualized) and operating margin by 19%
Strong business growth in China and emerging
markets
Sector: Health Care
Market cap.: USD 8.4bn
EPS growth 5 yrs (est.)*: 17%
ROE: 15.5%
Dividend yield: 0.7%
2007 2009 2011 2013 20150
50
100
150
200
250
0
50
100
150
200
250
Source: FactSet Research Systems
EPS and price rebased at 100
Price ()
Price Actual EPS Estimated EPS
Data updated as at 30/09/2014
*EPS growth 5 years is a Comgest estimate and can differ from data in the graph which are based on the Factset consensus. Market Cap is calculated as of end of last calendar quarter while ROE and dividend yield
are calculated as of end of last fiscal year. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. The value of investments may go down as well as up. Forward looking data included is estimated and is not a
reliable guide to the future performance. The material presented in this document is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. The
contents of this document should not be treated as advice in relation to any potential investment.
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 20160
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600
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300
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600
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HIKARI TSUSHIN
Unrivalled franchise with Japanese SMEs for
telecommunications equipment wholesaling
Successful diversification into business services
and equipment
Committed to 15% earnings growth from growing
‘repeat-revenue’ installed base
2007 2009 2011 2013 20150
50
100
150
200
250
0
50
100
150
200
250
Source: FactSet Research Systems
EPS and price rebased at 100
Price ()
Price Actual EPS Estimated EPS
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Market cap.: USD 3.4bn
EPS growth 5 yrs (est.)*: 17%
ROE: 23.7%
Dividend yield: 1.5% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
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300
400
500
600
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
Data updated as at 30/09/2014
*EPS growth 5 years is a Comgest estimate and can differ from data in the graph which are based on the Factset consensus. Market Cap is calculated as of end of last calendar quarter while ROE and dividend yield
are calculated as of end of last fiscal year. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. The value of investments may go down as well as up. Forward looking data included is estimated and is not a
reliable guide to the future performance. The material presented in this document is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. The
contents of this document should not be treated as advice in relation to any potential investment.
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UNICHARM
2007 2009 2011 2013 20150
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100
150
200
250
0
50
100
150
200
250
Source: FactSet Research Systems
EPS and price rebased at 100
Price ()
Price Actual EPS Estimated EPS
Manufacturer / distributor of sanitary napkins and baby
diapers in Japan
Unicharm holds leading market share in many countries
including:
Japan: #1 leading position in baby care and feminine care
with a market share of 38% and 42% respectively
China: #3 player in feminine and baby care
Thailand: leading position in both products with 43%
market share in baby care and 45% in feminine care
Holds leading position in pet care business in Japan
Benefits from high growth Asian markets for disposable
baby diapers and feminine care products
Sector: Consumer Staples
Market cap.: USD 14.1bn
EPS growth 5 yrs (est.)*: 15%
ROE: 11.5%
Dividend yield: 0.7% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
0
100
200
300
400
0
100
200
300
400
Data updated as at 30/09/2014
*EPS growth 5 years is a Comgest estimate and can differ from data in the graph which are based on the Factset consensus. Market Cap is calculated as of end of last calendar quarter while ROE and dividend yield
are calculated as of end of last fiscal year. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. The value of investments may go down as well as up. Forward looking data included is estimated and is not a
reliable guide to the future performance. The material presented in this document is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. The
contents of this document should not be treated as advice in relation to any potential investment.
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M3
Leading operator of pharmaceutical online marketing
platform, that provides direct communication between
physicians and drug companies. Roughly 80% of Japanese
physicians are registered with its site
Strong growth expansion has been driven by digital
marketing (e-promotion) needs of drug companies, with an
advantage of “easy access to physicians” and “Cost-
Effectiveness”, versus real-world MRs
New applications to leverage its unique platform are;
“Clinical Trial Business (CRO/SMO)”, “Contract MR
Business (CSO)”, Job-Search business for physicians and
pharmacist”, etc.
Potential in overseas business: M3’s doctor network is
roughly 80% in the USA, 70% in the UK, and 50% in China 2007 2009 2011 2013 20150
50
100
150
200
250
0
50
100
150
200
250
Source: FactSet Research Systems
EPS and price rebased at 100
Price ()
Price Actual EPS Estimated EPS
Sector: Health Care
Market cap.: USD 5.2bn
EPS growth 5 yrs (est.)*: 19%
ROE: 28.2%
Dividend yield: 0.4% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
0
250
500
750
1,000
0
200
400
600
800
Price E
PS
Data updated as at 30/09/2014
*EPS growth 5 years is a Comgest estimate and can differ from data in the graph which are based on the Factset consensus. Market Cap is calculated as of end of last calendar quarter while ROE and dividend yield
are calculated as of end of last fiscal year. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. The value of investments may go down as well as up. Forward looking data included is estimated and is not a
reliable guide to the future performance. The material presented in this document is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. The
contents of this document should not be treated as advice in relation to any potential investment.
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MAKITA
World’s 3rd largest power tool maker with a consistently
increasing global market share now at 20%
Industry’s highest high-teens operating margins
supported by value-adding product innovations and
cost-efficient manufacturing capability
Excellent balance sheet quality with over USD1bn net
cash allows steady expansion of distribution and
after-sales service, which is key to market share gains
Globally rising wages are expected to continue to drive
power tool demand at GDP growth rates or more
2007 2009 2011 2013 20150
50
100
150
200
250
0
50
100
150
200
250
Source: FactSet Research Systems
EPS and price rebased at 100
Price ()
Price Actual EPS Estimated EPS
Sector: Industrials
Market cap.: USD 7.9bn
EPS growth 5 yrs (est.)*: 10%
ROE: 10.0%
Dividend yield: 1.4%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 20160
100
200
300
400
500
0
50
100
150
200
250
Price E
PS
Data updated as at 30/09/2014
*EPS growth 5 years is a Comgest estimate and can differ from data in the graph which are based on the Factset consensus. Market Cap is calculated as of end of last calendar quarter while ROE and dividend yield
are calculated as of end of last fiscal year. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. The value of investments may go down as well as up. Forward looking data included is estimated and is not a
reliable guide to the future performance. The material presented in this document is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. The
contents of this document should not be treated as advice in relation to any potential investment.
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MURATA
World’s leading maker of various ceramic-based electronic
components, primarily used in mobile phones and computers, and
increasingly in automobiles thanks to car electrification trend.
Global market shares of 35-40% in MLCC, 35% in EMI suppression
filters, 70% in ceramic filters and resonators, 40% in SAW filters,
95% in shock sensors, and 60% in connectivity modules.
Major beneficiary of ongoing miniaturization trend of electronic
devices given cutting-edge miniaturization and high-capacity
technologies.
Industry’s top-class mid/high-teens operating margins generated
from leading market positions as well as efficiently integrated
in-house production capability.
Sound balance sheet with over USD2bn net cash and equivalents,
which enables sustainable investments in R&D and production, and
M&A as needed. 2007 2009 2011 2013 20150
50
100
150
200
250
0
50
100
150
200
250
Source: FactSet Research Systems
EPS and price rebased at 100
Price ()
Price Actual EPS Estimated EPS
Price E
PS
Sector: Information Technology
Market cap.: USD 25.6bn
EPS growth 5 yrs (est.)*: 12%
ROE: 10.3%
Dividend yield: 1.2%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 20160
100
200
300
400
500
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
Data updated as at 30/09/2014
*EPS growth 5 years is a Comgest estimate and can differ from data in the graph which are based on the Factset consensus. Market Cap is calculated as of end of last calendar quarter while ROE and dividend yield
are calculated as of end of last fiscal year. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. The value of investments may go down as well as up. Forward looking data included is estimated and is not a
reliable guide to the future performance. The material presented in this document is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. The
contents of this document should not be treated as advice in relation to any potential investment.
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KAKAKU.COM
One of Japan’s sustainably growing internet service
companies focused on “categorized search” with +20-30%
CAGR track record and med/long-term expectation.
Operates two “de facto standard” consumer-generated
media services that are expected to continue to drive
growth: “kakaku.com” price comparison site with 50m
monthly users/1.1bn page views and “tabelog” restaurant
review site with 57mn monthly users/1.3bn page views.
45-50% operating margin structure backed by asset-light
business model and excellent internet site quality, which
makes Search Engine Marketing unnecessary.
Successfully diversifying into areas of travel, real estate,
and movies/theatres. 2007 2009 2011 2013 20150
50
100
150
200
250
0
50
100
150
200
250
Source: FactSet Research Systems
EPS and price rebased at 100
Price ()
Price Actual EPS Estimated EPS
Price E
PS
Sector: Information Technology
Market cap.: USD 3.2bn
EPS growth 5 yrs (est.)*: 22%
ROE: 40.2%
Dividend yield: 0.7%
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 20160
200
400
600
800
0
300
600
900
Data updated as at 30/09/2014
*EPS growth 5 years is a Comgest estimate and can differ from data in the graph which are based on the Factset consensus. Market Cap is calculated as of end of last calendar quarter while ROE and dividend yield
are calculated as of end of last fiscal year. Past performance is not a reliable guide to future performance. The value of investments may go down as well as up. Forward looking data included is estimated and is not a
reliable guide to the future performance. The material presented in this document is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. The
contents of this document should not be treated as advice in relation to any potential investment.
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CONCENTRATED PORTFOLIO OF QUALITY GROWTH COMPANIES
ROE level – FY2013e Net D/E ratio – FY2012
14.0
7.8
22.2
8.5 11.3
8.2 9.0
34.1
7.5
12.2 13.6
Ca
non
Fa
mily
mart
Fa
st R
eta
iling
Ha
mam
ats
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tonic
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Ko
baya
shi P
ha
rm
Ku
rita
Wa
ter
Ma
kita
Sa
nrio
Sh
in E
tsu
Ch
em
ica
ls
Su
gi
Sysm
ex
-0.3
-0.4
-0.5 -0.5
-0.5
-0.2 -0.3
0.1
-0.2
-0.5
-0.2
Ca
non
Fa
mily
mart
Fa
st R
eta
iling
Ha
mam
ats
u P
ho
tonic
s
Ko
baya
shi P
ha
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Ku
rita
Wa
ter
Ma
kita
Sa
nrio
Sh
in E
tsu
Ch
em
ica
ls
Su
gi
Sysm
ex
Market average: 4%
Source: Bloomberg
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The material presented in this document is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase
or sale of any security. The contents of this document should not be treated as advice in relation to any potential investment
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COMGEST GROWTH JAPAN Portfolio composition*
Sector breakdown (%)
Source: Factset / Comgest. *Portfolio as of 31/10/2014.
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0 5 10 15 20 25
Cash
Materials
Financials
Telecommunication Services
Health Care
Consumer Staples
Industrials
Information Technology
Consumer Discretionary
Comgest Growth Japan Topix
WE STILL LIKE JAPAN
Japan corporates are expected to improve their profitability thanks to
reduction in corporate tax
Earnings momentum remains strong
Acceleration in GDP growth
Japan remains the market with the most leverage to a global recovery
Still an attractive valuation
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Appendices
COMGEST GROWTH JAPAN Performance* (net, in JPY)
Net performance in JPY as of 31/10/2014 Source: FactSet/Comgest
*Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Indices are used for comparison of past performance only. Performance calculation based on NAV to NAV variation expressed in EUR.
© 2014 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. Ratings and awards mentioned in this document can change at any time and do not constitute a buy recommendation.
Cumulative performance since inception (%)
Rolling performance (%)
QTD YTD 1 Year 3 Years
annualised
5 Years
annualised
10 Years
annualised
Inception
annualised
Portfolio 1.81 8.44 19.22 25.17 12.84 1.58 -2.14
Index 0.56 4.35 13.94 22.94 10.59 3.93 0.37
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Dec
2001
Dec
2003
Dec
2005
Dec
2007
Dec
2009
Dec
2011
Dec
2013
20
40
60
80
100
120
140% change
Fund Topix - NR
JAPAN CORPORATES ARE EXPECTED TO IMPROVE THEIR PROFITABILITY THANKS TO REDUCTION IN CORPORATE TAX
Aggregate Tax Rate by Major Regions* Abe’s Targeted Corporate Tax Rate Cut (%)*
*Source: Credit Suisse Equity Research (08/10/2013, left) / Daiwa Securities (18/10/2013, droite)
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ASSET ALLOCATION OF GPIF IN A GLOBAL BACKDROP
Basic portfolios of Japan’s GPIF and Leading Foreign Public Pension Funds
Source : Nomura Research
Data as of march 2013.
Bonds 71%
Bonds 40%
Bonds 35%
Bonds 16%
Equity 24%
Equity 60%
Equity 65%
Equity 63%
Short-term assets
5%
Others 21%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
GPIF (Japan)
GPF-G (Norway)
CPPIB (Canada)
CalPERS (USA)
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