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Allianz Global Investors’ Expertise in European Equities
(selected slides
from the pitchbook)
Leading Global Asset Manager under the Umbrella of a Solid Global Corporation
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1 S&P's rating of insurers' financial strength: AA, stable outlook, as at: 04/11/2013. Moody’s: Aa3, stable outlook, as at: 07/03/2014.2 The solvency ratio measures an institution's liable capital relative to its weighted risk assets and off-balance sheet business (contingent liabilities), weighted by the degree of credit risk. As at: 31/12/2013.3 Source: Allianz Global Investors; European Equity AUM (incl. Systematic Eq und Customized Balanced) as at end of December 2013.
Identifying solutions for its customers since 1889
− Exploiting financial opportunities
− Managing / hedging risks
Global leader in property, accident, health and life insurance
Extremely solid with an excellent capital base:
− Very good credit ratings1:S&P: AA; Moody’s: Aa3
− Solvency ratio2: 182%
Identifying solutions for successful investment on the capital markets since 1949
Equities account for some 40% of the AUM
European equities sum up to 38 bn EUR AUM3
Recognized expert in equity analysis (top five in Europe)
In-depth insights into companies and markets
Holistic risk management
Milestones in Europe – Milestones of Our Equity Expertise
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Allianz Global Investors – Experts in European equities for over 60 years
1949Birth of the Federal Republic of Germany
1970sFirst expansion of the EEC (GB, DK, IE)Oil crises
1950s and '60sBirth of the EECGermany's economy soars
1980sSouthern Europe joins (GR, PT, ES), free movement of goods within the EEA
1990sGerman reunification, EU grows to include SE, FI and ATThe euro is introduced
Since 2000Expansion to include Eastern EuropeDebt crisis in the periphery
Long-term conviction: Conviction Strategy (2000)
Regular income with dividends:Allianz European Equity Dividend (2009)
Interesting alternative for any market phase:Allianz Discovery Europe Strategy (2010) and Allianz Discovery Germany Strategy (2011)
Benefiting from the German economic miracle: Fondak (first German equity fund, 1950); Concentra (1956)
European integration: Industria (1959)
Establishment of Allianz Global Investors / Adig as Germany's first investment company (1949)
New sales markets, new growth opportunities:Growth styleAllianz Wachstum Europa (1986)
Exploiting opportunities in Europe: Launch of special European country funds (1988)
Small / mid caps offer more:Allianz Nebenwerte Deutschland (1996);Allianz European Small Cap Equity (1999)
Dynamic growth:Eastern European convergence Allianz Emerging Europe Equity (1997)
Return to focus on substance:Value styleAllianz Vermögensbildung Deutschland (1970)
Established in 1949
Identifying investment trends early on – Structuring portfolios accordingly
The Key to Our Equity Expertise in Europe – Understanding Companies and Trends
Recognized research expertise independently confirmed (top five in Europe)
Allianz Global Investors has been analysing European companies for decades
Knowing companies in detail – often since they first went public:
− More than 3,000 contacts and visits to companies in Europe each year
− Of which some 1,000 meetings are with small and mid caps that receive little or no attention from external analysts
Identifying key changes in a company's surroundings early on (competitors, laws, technology):
− 86 specialized analysts on three continents
Assessing the prospects of companies and products in the global market
− Internationally networked analysts with specialist sector knowledge
− Reality checks by our own in-house GrassrootsSM Research1 (more than 300 external field researchers on all continents)
Vodafone1988
Inditex (Zara)2001
L'Oréal1964
Tod's2000
Richemont (Cartier)1988
SAP1988
Novo Nordisk1974
ENI1995
IPOs of selected companies
This does not constitute a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any particular security. 1 GrassrootsSM Research is a division within the Allianz Global Investors group of companies that conducts investigative research for asset management professionals. Research data used to generate GrassrootsSM Research reports are received from reporters and field researchers who work as independent, third party research providers, supplying research that is paid for by commissions generated by trades executed on behalf of clients. 4
Specialized European Equity Teams with Access to a Global Organization
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USA111 investment professionals
Asia 107 investment professionals
Source Allianz Global Investors: All figures as at 31/12/2013
San Francisco
San Diego
DallasNew York
TokyoHong Kong
Singapore
Europe175 investment
professionalsLondon
Paris Frankfurt
Global centres of investment competence
Specialised
Specialist teams for all key strategies
Networked
Regular exchange of information and ideas with local experts
Independent
The teams' independence gives them enormous flexibility when making investment decisions
Experienced
Fund managers with many years of experience in the industry, globally networked
Global
Local presence embedded in a large organization under the umbrella of a global corporation:
Closely Interlinked: Fund Management and In-House Research
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European Equity Management
Macro-economic and global allocation research
Quantitative researchGrassrootsSM Research
Small / Mid Cap Value Dividend / IncomeGrowth Market Neutral
Fundamental equity and sector research
Sustainability research
Conviction Emerging Europe
In-house communications network ("Chatter"): Direct exchange of information and analysis in real time
Direkt Up to date Transparent Informed
Recognized Quality and Expertise in Europe
71 Ratings as at: March 2014. Also awarded 5 stars: Allianz Wachstum Euroland (A-EUR). Also awarded 4 stars: Allianz Wachstum Europa (A-EUR), Concentra (A-EUR). 2 A ranking, rating or recognition is not an indicator of future developments and is subject to change over time.
Allianz Europe Equity Growth (A-EUR)
Allianz Euroland Equity Growth (A-EUR)
Allianz German Equity (AT-EUR)
Allianz Nebenwerte Deutschland (I-EUR)
Allianz Emerging Europe (I-EUR)
Allianz Actions Euro Convictions (C-EUR)
Allianz European Equity Dividend (IT-EUR)
Allianz Europe Small Cap Equity (A-EUR)
Allianz Vermögensbildung Europa (A-EUR)
Morningstar ratings of selected equity funds1,2 Awards in recognition of our expertise
Award for service quality in a company
Allianz Global Investors has been awarded the title "Greenwich Quality Leader" in Germany for the third consecutive time
Award for research
Thomson Reuters Extel Survey 2013 – Allianz Global Investors among the top five in Europe
Awards for our funds
Allianz Global Investors has won 36 Euro Finanzen Fund Awards for 24 funds spread over all asset classes
This year, 11 funds have received a total of 17 awards in various asset classes in Germany: yet again, the best result achieved by any German-based fund company
Award for fund management
Pan Europe Equity Fund of the Year: Allianz Europe Equity Growth
Invest in Performance Made in Europe with Allianz Global Investors
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Optimal resources
Flexible, independent teams for each strategy
Experienced analysts with sector knowledge on 3 continents
Top-rate risk management
Recognized expertise
12 flagship funds rated 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar
Award-winning research
Award-winning service quality
65 years of competence
European equities have been a core competence since 1949
Close ties to European companies for decades +
Disclaimer
Investing involves risk. The value of an investment and the income from it may fall as well as rise and investors may not get back the full amount invested.
The volatility of fund unit prices may be increased or even strongly increased. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. If the currency in which the past performance is displayed differs from the currency of the country in which the investor resides, then the investor should be aware that due to the exchange rate fluctuations the performance shown may be higher or lower if converted into the investor’s local currency.
This is for information only and not to be construed as a solicitation or an invitation to make an offer, to conclude a contract, or to buy or sell any securities. The products or securities described herein may not be available for sale in all jurisdictions or to certain categories of investors. This is for distribution only as permitted by applicable law and in particular not available to residents and/or nationals of the USA. The investment opportunities described herein do not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation, knowledge, experience or particular needs of any particular person and are not guaranteed. The views and opinions expressed herein, which are subject to change without notice, are those of the issuer and/or its affiliated companies at the time of publication. The data used is derived from various sources, and assumed to be correct and reliable, but it has not been independently verified; its accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed and no liability is assumed for any direct or consequential losses arising from its use, unless caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. The conditions of any underlying offer or contract that may have been, or will be, made or concluded, shall prevail.
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This is a marketing communication. Issued by Allianz Global Investors Europe GmbH (www.allianzgi-regulatory.eu), an investment company with limited liability incorporated under the laws of Germany with its registered office at Bockenheimer Landstraße 42–44, D-60323 Frankfurt/Main, authorized by Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (www.bafin.de). The duplication, publication, or transmission of the contents, irrespective of the form, is not permitted.
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