ODIN Fund Management
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ODIN Fund Management
ODIN Fund Management Knowledge and talent attuned ODIN’s management team: From the left: Tomas Ramsälv, Truls Haugen, Vegard Søraunet, Jarl Ulvin, Håvard Opland, Oddbjørn Dybvad, Nils Petter Hollekim. In front: Alexandra Morris. ODIN Fund Management is a Norwegian value investor company that specialises in managing equity funds, structured as Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS). Our clients are highly qualified institutional investors, intermediaries and independent financial advisors primarily located in the Nordic region, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. In brief ODIN Fund Management (ODIN Forvaltning AS) is a leading Norwegian fund management firm with expertise in value-oriented investments and an established track record of delivering long-term returns. Disciplined portfolio construction Our portfolio construction is guided by our goal of providing investors with attractive long-term returns. ODIN's fund managers use an opportunistic investment approach that is unrestricted by country or sector weights within the given reference indices. Our funds aim to outperform reference indices over the long term. Nordic insight ODIN has keen insight into the Nordic markets, particularly in Norway, Sweden and Finland. Both individually and collectively, these markets offer investment characteristics that distinguish them from most other European markets. The region offers interesting opportunities in sectors such as raw materials, shipping, energy, forestry, in addition to world-class telecommunications and technology companies. Broader application The ODIN Fund Management team has transferred their investment approach for the Nordic markets to broader mandates across European and global markets, thereby facilitating sound portfolio diversification through a wide range of funds. Institutional investors in Europe may also diversify their portfolios with institutional funds – ODIN Europa II, ODIN Norden II, ODIN Norge II, ODIN Sverige II, ODIN Finland II, ODIN Global II and ODIN Eiendom – which share the same investment mandates as ODIN’s retail funds. Clients ODIN’s target market includes pension managers, wealth managers, product providers, fund platform and wrap service providers, independent financial advisors and others. Parent company ODIN Fund Management’s parent company, SpareBank 1 Gruppen AS, is a strong and stable organisation, jointly owned by five independent Norwegian banks, the Norwegian Federation of Trade Unions and affiliated unions. Hands-on management As a wholly-owned subsidiary of SpareBank 1 Gruppen, ODIN Fund Management has expanded organically. The day-to-day supervision of the business is entirely the responsibility of the management committee, all members of which are executives working within the company. Nordic presence More than 80 employees, including 12 investment professionals, work in our Oslo head office. We also have offices in Helsinki, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Karlstad. From ancient times through the Viking Era and on to the Age of Information, the Nordic people have always been a seafaring culture and possessed a pioneering spirit. At ODIN, we believe that employing a clear, disciplined and bottom-up investment style delivers high return on investment in the long run. A solid platform in the Nordic region Our History The ring, the horse and the ravens Our first fund, ODIN Norden is a diversified Nordic equity fund. Soon afterwards, we also launched three country funds, ODIN Finland, ODIN Norge and ODIN Sverige. First and foremost was his horse, Sleipnir (the runner). Sleipnir had eight legs, symbolising his ability to outrun all other horses. Sleipnir carried Odin to every corner of the world, over land, through the air and across water, on his many quests to acquire new knowledge. ODIN Fund Management was founded in 1990 with the ambition of applying a value-oriented investment philosophy to the Nordic market. We have stayed faithful to this investment philosophy ever since. The next stage of our development was the launch of our sector funds. The first of these was the ODIN Maritim fund in 1994, focusing on the global shipping industry. The ODIN Offshore fund came next in 2000, focusing on global oil and offshore services. In 2000, we also launched ODIN Eiendom, a fund focusing specifically on the Nordic property and real estate sector. From 2004, ODIN assumed responsibility for two European and two global fund mandates, with external management provided by Franklin Templeton. This process was completed in 2007, and established ODIN as a fund manager with a genuine global outlook underpinned by a strong Nordic foundation. Our heritage ODIN Fund Management takes its name from the Norse god Odin, the leader and most dignified of all the Norse deities. From his throne, Lidskjalv, in Valhalla, Odin sees the end of the world. Traditionally, Odin was the god favoured by the elite in Norse society. Among the Norse gods, Odin was the thinker and strategist. His actions may have seemed unorthodox at times, but they were always well thought out. Odin often took calculated risks, and despite setbacks along the way, ultimately he always triumphed. Odin also represented intellect in a wider perspective than planning and strategy. Odin was the god of all knowledge and wisdom, as well as poetry and artistic inspiration. In addition to his qualities as a thinker and inspirational strategist, Odin had several powerful aides at his side. Another precious possession Odin carried with him was his ring, Draupnir (the dripper). Draupnir was fashioned of pure gold, and once every ninth night it dripped eight perfect copies of itself. Draupnir was a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Odin’s two ravens, Hugin (thought) and Munin (memory), are also important. They flew all over the world, returning to Odin every night with information. Our identity Our logo is a combination of the name ODIN, the ring Draupnir and the horse Sleipnir. The two ravens, Hugin and Munin, are also recurring elements in our visual profile. Not only do they symbolise our Nordic heritage, but they also point to the specific values and ideals we carry with us in our work: • The name Odin symbolises wisdom, knowledge and the ability to both make plans and inspire others to follow. Like Odin, we tirelessly search for new knowledge and experience. • Draupnir symbolises wealth and prosperity. Inspired by Draupnir, we constantly strive to create wealth for our clients. • Sleipnir symbolises the ability to move faster and further than all rivals. Inspired by Sleipnir, we always seek to be better than our competitors. • Hugin and Munin symbolises updated information from all over the world. Inspired by Hugin and Munin, we ensure that we have the latest data and information on current events, developments and trends. ODIN’s logotype is a combination of the name ODIN, the ring Draupnir and an ancient drawing of Sleipnir, the mythical horse of the Norse god Odin. 7 Our investment philosophy ODIN is a boutique manager specializing in focused, bottom-up value investing. The pursuit of value Expert craftsmanship ODIN’s fund managers adhere to a bottom-up, value-oriented investment process. An approach that was first formulated in the 1930s by Benjamin Graham, a professor at Columbia University. Value-oriented investment is based on two fundamental principles: Discipline and structure are vital. However, constraint by traditional market benchmark configurations, or rigid model dependencies can undermine growth potential. • Evaluate the intrinsic value of any given company. • Only invest in those companies that are clearly undervalued by the market. These fundamentals remain valid even if the methodology for implementing the strategy varies over time. The key factor is the ability to make the best estimate of the intrinsic value of any given company. The so-called efficient market hypothesis implies that all known information is immediately reflected in the price of a stock, and consequently that further analysis is futile. Many proponents of this view therefore claim that a passive management strategy, where little or no insight is necessary, is the most efficient option. We disagree. Unlike passive investors, insights gained through in-depth analysis enable us to make an informed estimate of the fundamental, long-term value of a company. This is crucial in order to identify good companies that are undervalued. 8 If asset management was all about crunching numbers and programming models, computers could manage assets on their own. Regrettably, computers tend not to exercise sound judgment. ODIN is not a techno-bureaucratic asset management factory; rather, we are an investment management workshop. We consider asset management to be more a craft than a science. As such, we believe expert craftsmen need freedom to perform at their best. Strategy drift is an expression used to describe how some asset managers attempt to adjust their investment process to market conditions. By contrast, our philosophy resists the latest fads and fashions and we are constantly alert to ensure fear or greed do not cloud our judgment and steal our attention away from the fundamentals of individual companies. Our value proposition is not about predicting the unpredictable or eliminating risk. We have however experienced firsthand how remaining faithful to an investment philosophy through fluctuating market conditions, and being consistently diligent in the investment process, delivers substantial returns in the long run. Our proposition is simply to stay true to this tried and tested investment approach in the future. The Nordic investment landscape harbours undervalued Nordic companies that have great potential to flourish in the long-term. Through in-depth company analyses in industries and markets that we know and understand, it is possible to discover undervalued companies that we believe will be tomorrow’s winners. Navigating for the best outcome. We hope that, as an investor, you too will appreciate the benefits of working with a partner who has a consistent approach to investment – no matter which way the trade winds blow. 9 In the Nordic region, we have experience in 10 investing for the long-term, especially in tough times when cold financial winds are blowing. Our investment process We have total freedom to invest in only the best-run businesses that are well-positioned in promising sectors and available with compelling value propositions. The advantages of freedom We are free to disregard stress from short-term expectations, and we do not allow ourselves to be diverted from our long-term, fundamental perspective on investments. Similarly, we are free to remain immune from fluctuating market sentiment. What is a well-positioned business? Portfolio managers at ODIN are evaluated on five year running periods, which correspond to the recommended minimum investment horizon in our funds. Thus, freedom enables us to maintain consistent focus on thorough, independent, fundamental analysis of each individual investment opportunity. We also favour businesses with an entrenched position in their value chain. This enables consistently high margins on core activities. Key indicators of businesses that are mindful of good positioning include strong brands, technologically advanced products, patents, control of scarce resources, advanced processes, and continuous focus on R&D. What is a well-run business? What is a compelling value proposition? We do not define a business as being well-run using simple computer algorithms based on reported results. Instead, we rely on in-depth, fundamental analysis and sound judgement. An important element in our analysis is the level of capital discipline. We favour businesses with documented strong capital discipline over time and across cycles. Consistently high return on capital employed, high dividend yield, solid balance sheets and substantial cash flow from core activities are among the key indicators. In addition to being well-run, the business also needs to be well-positioned. One important factor in evaluating business positioning is the long-term growth opportunities of the business sector as a whole. We estimate a reasonable long-term value of a company (target price) based upon our independent, fundamental analysis. We only invest where there is a comfortable margin between our own long-term valuation and the current market price. Other key indicators are the level of competence and experience in the management team, and whether the various governance bodies maintain a long-term shareholder perspective. 11 The investment process Like the Sun, our approach to investment is grounded in consistency. Investing for long-term value requires single-mindedness and unwavering devotion to achieving positive results. Long-term growth, as well as revaluation of an undervalued company, can yield good returns. Long-term value The equity market exists in an arena where information, expectations and psychology interact. The shorter the period of investment, the greater the risk that psychology plays a predominant role and that price movements become more unpredictable. Phases of general rise and decline are both reinforced by a herd mentality amongst investors. For individual companies, short-term factors, such as size, current media exposure and the most recent price movements of the share tend to affect the immediate price trend disproportionately. The longer the period of investment, the greater the probability that fundamental factors such as company profitability, financial stability and leadership will shape the price trend. ODIN fund managers set and keep their sights on the longterm investment perspective. This is particularly important in turbulent times. Over a longer period of time, the likelihood of the company obtaining pricing that reflects its fair value is enhanced. This is because information relevant to valuation tends to become more visible over time. By investing in companies that we deem to be undervalued, and then waiting for the market to rectify incorrect valuations, we are able to create good prospects for additional returns. On the one hand, long-term growth can yield good return. On the other, the revaluation of an undervalued company can also contribute to a good return. Benjamin Graham called this investing with both belt and braces. 12 Consistency of approach We manage all of our funds on the basis of the same value-oriented investment philosophy. This, we believe, is one of our strengths. We can thereby create the best pre-conditions for our fund managers to support one another, as well as critically assess companies and the market view. History has shown that the market rewards different ways of managing investments over different time periods. Should a fund manager then change his or her strategy? This may be desirable but, in practice, it is difficult. Anticipating market swings that may not necessarily stem from fundamental economic factors is risky. To change investment tools and approach to valuation from one moment to the next can create a lack of clarity. We do not believe that market timing or switching investment strategies contribute to long-term success. Clarity is a cornerstone of our strategy. We hope that, as an investor, you too will appreciate the benefits of working with a partner who has a consistent approach to investment – no matter which way the trade winds blow. The clarity and consistency of ODIN’s strategy reap rewards for investors. 13 Investment team The ODIN Fund Management team consists of 12 investment professionals – seven portfolio managers and three analysts. All our portfolio managers are also analysts, both geographically and at the sector level, and contribute their knowledge and expertise across all funds. This lean, matrix organisation supports fast and effective decision-making. Ja rl U lv in, a fa Chief Investment Officer N il s Pe tte r Hol lek im Senior Portfolio Manager ODIN Sverige, ODIN Eiendom I(Real Estate), ODIN Norge, ODIN Sverige II, ODIN Norge II, ODIN Eiendom Jarl Ulvin has been responsible for the day–to-day fund management at ODIN since 2005, and serves as Deputy Managing Director of ODIN Forvaltning AS. Jarl has extensive fund management experience, and is a specialist in consumer and Norwegian shares. Before joining ODIN in 2000, he worked as a portfolio manager and analyst at major insurance and securities companies. Jarl received Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration from Texas Christian University. Nils Petter Hollekim has been with ODIN since 1996. Nils Petter has more than 20 years experience as an investment adviser, analyst and portfolio manager, and has held posts as managing director in two companies. He is ODIN’s specialist in engineering and real estate management companies. Nils Petter holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Karlstad University in Sweden. Tr u l s Ha u g e n , a fa Ve g a rd S ø ra un e t , a fa Senior Portfolio Manager A lex a nd ra Mo r r i s , a fa Senior Portfolio Manager ODIN Finland, ODIN Norden, ODIN Finland II, ODIN Norden II ODIN Global, ODIN Global smb* , ODIN Emering Market, ODIN Global II ODIN Europa, ODIN Europa smb* ODIN Europa II Truls Haugen joined ODIN in 1996. His areas of specialty include the metal and forestry sectors and industrial companies. He is also responsible for analysing Finnish shares and small and midcap equities (SMEs) in Europe. Prior to joining ODIN, Truls worked as a portfolio manager and analyst. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Master’s degree in Economics from the Norwegian School of Management. Vegard Søraunet joined ODIN as an analyst in May 2006 and, together with Oddbjørn Dybvad, manages ODIN’s global funds. His experience includes work in auditing, financial services and accounting for one of the world’s largest accounting and consultant companies. Vegard received a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration with a specialty in finance and accounting from the Norwegian School of Economics. Alexandra Morris joined ODIN in 2004 and is our in-house health sector specialist. Before joining ODIN, Alexandra worked as vice president of investor relations, senior analyst and controller at various pharmaceutical and information technology companies. Alexandra holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. 14 Senior Portfolio Manager Fund overview The following provides an overview of the funds managed by ODIN Forvaltning AS. A selection of these funds are registered for sale and marketing in the countries where ODIN Forvaltning AS operates. Please contact us for additional information. Nordic funds Ja rle S j o ODIN Finland ODIN Norden (Nordic) ODIN Norge (Norway) ODIN Sverige (Sweden) Risk profile: High (ODIN Finland, ODIN Norge, ODIN Sverige), Moderate (ODIN Norden) ODIN Maritim, ODIN Offshore European funds Senior Portfolio Manager Jarle Sjo recently joined ODIN to manage our established sector funds, ODIN Offshore and ODIN Maritim. Jarle has more than 15 years of experience focused specifically on the shipping and offshore sectors, as both analyst and portfolio manager. Jarle has a Master of Science degree in Finance from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration. ODIN Europa ODIN Europa smb* ODIN Robur Øst Europa (Fund of Funds, Sub-funds managed by Swedbank Robur Fonder AB) Risk profile: Moderate Global funds ODIN Global ODIN Global smb* ODIN Emerging Markets Risk profile: Moderate Sector funds ODIN Eiendom/Fastighet I (Property) ODIN Maritim ODIN Offshore Risk profile: High Money market funds O d d b j ø r n D ybva d Senior Portfolio Manager ODIN Global, ODIN Global smb* , ODIN Emering Market, ODIN Global II Oddbjørn Dybvad joined ODIN in 2005; with Vegard Søraunet he is responsible for managing ODIN’s global funds. Oddbjørn has previously worked as a fund analyst at a Norwegian savings and life insurance company. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a specialty in Finance from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration. ODIN Kort Obligasjon ODIN Obligasjon SpareBank 1 Pengemarked ODIN Pengemarked ODIN Penningmarknad SEK ODIN MoneyMarket EUR (Management outsourced to Storebrand Kapitalforvaltning AS) Risk profile: Low Institutional fund range ODIN Norge II ODIN Sverige II ODIN Norden II ODIN Europa II ODIN Finland II ODIN Global II ODIN Eiendom/Fastighet (Property) 15 Important notice to investors The information in this document should be regarded as general information and is intended and directed to professional investors and intermediaries only. Non-professional investors shall not take this information into account. uted directly or indirectly to investors falling under the jurisdiction of the USA. To the extent that this communication is capable of having an effect in the UK or the Netherlands it is directed only at the classes of investor at whom it may lawfully be directed under the relevant legislation, including persons authorised under the FSMA or the Dutch Act on Financial Supervision to carry on designated investment business in the either jurisdiction. Other persons should not rely or act upon this communication. The content of this document has not been approved by a person authorised by the UK Financial Supervisory Authority (“FSA”) and such approval may be required by Section 21 UK Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”), save where this document is directed at or issued to the types of person referred to above on the UK market. This document is exempt from the general restriction in Section 21 FSMA on the communication of invitations or inducements to engage in investment activity on the grounds that it is being issued to and/or directed at only persons authorised under FSMA to carry on designated investment business in the UK. This document shall not, on the Dutch market, be regarded as such document referred to in Section 4:62 in the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (“Act”) or any other legal document referred to in the Act. Consequently, before investing all investors despite market are advised to consult each fund’s legal documents for relevant jurisdiction which can be ordered from ODIN Forvaltning AS (“ODIN Fund Management”). In connection with an investment in ODIN Fund Management’s funds, it is your responsibility as an investor to be aware of, acknowledge and observe all applicable laws and regulations (including possible tax consequences) in your jurisdiction. Historical returns are no guarantee of future returns. Future returns will, among other things, depend on market trends, the skill of the manager, the risk level of the fund and the costs associated with subscription, management and redemption. The return may be negative as a consequence of trading losses implying that an investor may not get back the amount invested. All the funds presented in this material are Norwegian registered equity mutual funds (UCITS), construed under the law of contract as common funds and managed by the management company ODIN Forvaltning AS (reg. nr. 957 486 657). The funds as well as ODIN Fund Management are registered with and under the supervision of the Norwegian FSA (Finanstilsynet). Please observe that as a result of money laundering regulations, additional documentation for identification purposes will be required prior to subscription and, if required, prior to redemption. For further information on the funds please see the simplified prospectus and the full prospectus of each respective fund. Investors should become familiar with the prospectuses prior to subscription of fund units. Prospectuses and other information is available upon request from ODIN Fund Management, or for UK investors on the website www. ODINfundmanagement.com. The following funds are aimed at institutional clients and intermediaries and are recognised by the respective Financial Supervisory Authority for distribution in each jurisdiction: Please note that the funds cannot be marketed or distrib- Asset class Country/region ODIN Norden ODIN Finland ODIN Sverige ODIN Norge Broad mandates ODIN Europa ODIN Europa SMB** ODIN Emergin Market ODIN Global ODIN Global SMB** Specialist mandates ODIN Eiendom I* ODIN Offshore ODIN Maritim Institutional ODIN Finland ODIN Sverige II ODIN Norge II ODIN Norden II ODIN Europa II ODIN Global II ODIN Eiendom Norway Sweden Finland UK Netherlands X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Contact details ODIN Fund Management Branch to ODIN Forvaltning AS, Norway P.O. Box 238 S-101 24 Stockholm Sweden Cecilia Seddigh Head of Business Development UK Mobile: +46 708 57 14 31 Direct: +46 8 407 14 35 [email protected] Lars J. Sørbo CCO - Chief Commercial Officer Mobile: +47 97 51 45 90 Direct: +47 22 01 0 269 [email protected] www.ODINfundmanagement.com XXX X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XXXX *Small and mid cap companies X X X X