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…the different approaches to engaging with
company management
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Learning objectivesInvestors should leave the presentation with an ability to discuss…
…the key areas of focus when investors
engage with the different senior
management roles
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…how active engagement with
company management can enhance value for
investors
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What do we mean by engagement?
Sustainability
Responsible Investing
Engagement
Governance
Stewardship
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● Improve understanding of companies we invest in
● Actively enhance value of our investments
● Express our views to companies
Why do we do it?
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How do others do it?
Company
Corporate Governance
Fund Manager
Proxy Agency
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How Jupiter does it
CIO ViceChairman
Sustainability
Company
Fund Manager
Corporate Governance
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● Part of broader investment process, not the whole raison d’être
● Constructive
● Medium term, not quick fix
● Behind the scenes
Active not activist
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Meet the Chairmen
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● Trading● Competitors● Strategy● Cash flow/use of cash● M&A● Reputation
CEO/CFO
● Board composition & effectiveness● Succession planning● Remuneration● Strategy● M&A● Reputation
Chairman
Differences: Chairman and CEO/CFO meetings
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Case study: Dixons Carphone
Company example is for illustrative purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.Source: Jupiter, Bloomberg, as at 20.02.18.
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Case study: Dixons Carphone2017 & 2018 YTD
Company example is for illustrative purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.Source: Jupiter, Bloomberg, as at 20.02.18.
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Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18
Jul 2017● Post results meeting
with CEO/CFO● SD & EBC meeting
with Chairman
Aug 2017● Profit warning● SD call with Chairman● Two SD calls with IR to discuss numbers
Oct 2017● SD meeting with
CEO at Dixons HQ
Jan 2018● Change of CEO announced● SD call with Chairman
Feb 2018● SD/EBC meeting
with Chairman
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Company example is for illustrative purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.Source: Jupiter, Bloomberg, as at 20.02.18.
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Case study: IAG(P
ence
)
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Case study: GKN
Company example is for illustrative purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.Source: Jupiter, Bloomberg, as at 20.02.18.
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Case study: GKN2017 & 2018 YTD
Company example is for illustrative purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.Source: Jupiter, Bloomberg, as at 20.02.18.
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Jan-17 Feb-17 Apr-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Sep-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Feb-18
Mar 2017● SD meeting with SID
Jun 2017● SD meeting with
CEO/CFO
Sep 2017● SD meeting with
Chairman
Oct 2017● Profit warning● SD call with
Chairman
Nov 2017● U-turn on CEO
succession● SD call with
Chairman
Jan 2018● Bid from Melrose● SD meet with new CEO
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Summary
“ What machines can’t do – and quite possible never will be able to – is negotiate, build relationships, empathise, instil confidence, win trust, create great art, write moral philosophy, dream
Robert Peston, WTF 2017
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Learning outcomesInvestors should have gained an ability to discuss…
…the different approaches to engaging with
company management
1
…the key areas of focus when investors
engage with the different senior
management roles
2
…how active engagement with
company management can enhance value for
investors
3
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This presentation is intended for investment professionals and not for the benefit of retail investors. Market and exchange ratemovements can cause the value of an investment to fall as well as rise, and you may get back less than originally invested. Any data or views given should not be construed as investment advice. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the informationbut no assurance or warranties are given.Past performance is no guide to the future. Company examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation to buy or sell. Quoted yields are not guaranteed and may change in the future. Awards and ratings should not be taken as a recommendation.For your security we may record or randomly monitor telephone calls. Jupiter Asset Management Limited (JAM), registered address: The Zig Zag Building, 70 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6SQ is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.No part of this presentation may be reproduced in any manner without the prior permission of JAM.
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