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ABOUT US
Fund managers: Profit sharing agreement and 100% of financial assets invested in the funds.
; Two portfolios: 25% AUM Iberian (Spain and Portugal) and 75% AUM Global (mainly
Europe).
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BESTINVER: OUR PERFORMANCE
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COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE
BESTINVER SPANISH EQUITIES vs. IGBM INDEX
YEAR BESTINVER IBERIAN EQUITY BENCHMARK Relative perf.
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WHAT MAKES OUR STRATEGY SIMILAR TO THAT
OF OUR VALUE PEERS?
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WHAT MAKES OUR STRATEGY SIMILAR TO THAT OF OUR VALUE PEERS?
9 Patience. We are in it for the long term and we are happy to wait.
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WHAT MAKES OUR STRATEGY SIMILAR TO THAT OF OUR VALUE PEERS?
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WHAT MAKES OUR STRATEGY DIFFERENT TO
THAT OF OUR VALUE PEERS?
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THE AUSTRIAN SCHOOL
Essential differences between the Austrian and neoclassical schools
1. Concept of economics A theory of human action, understood as a A theory of decision: maximization subject to
(essential principle) dynamic process (praxeology). restrictions (narrow concept of “rationality”).
4. Possibility that actors may err a priori, and Actors may conceivably commit pure Regrettable errors are not regarded as such,
nature of entrepreneurial profit. entrepreneurial errors that they could have since all past decisions are rationalized in terms of
avoided had they shown greater entrepreneurial costs and benefits; entrepreneurial profits are
alertness to identify profit opportunities. viewed as rent on a factor of production.
5. Concept of information Knowledge and information are subjective and Complete, objective, and constant information (in
dispersed, and they change constantly certain or probabilistic terms) on ends and means
(entrepreneurial creativity); a radical distinction is is assumed; practical (entrepreneurial) knowledge
drawn between scientific knowledge (objective) is not distinguished from scientific knowledge.
and practical knowledge (subjective).
6. Reference point General process which tends towards Model of equilibrium (general or partial);
coordination; no distinction is made between separation between micro and macroeconomics.
micro and macroeconomics, each economic
problem is studied in relation to others.
8. Concept of cost Subjective (depends on entrepreneurial alertness Objective and constant (such that a third party can
and the resulting discovery of new, alternative know and measure it).
ends).
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THE AUSTRIAN SCHOOL
(continued)
Points of comparison Austrian paradigm Neoclassical paradigm
9. Formalism Verbal (abstract and formal) logic which Mathematical formalism (symbolic language
introduces subjective time and human creativity. typical of the analysis of atemporal and constant
phenomena).
10. Relationship with the empirical world Aprioristic-deductive reasoning: radical separation Empirical validation of hypotheses (at least
and simultaneous coordination between theory rhetorically).
(science) and history (art); history cannot validate
theories.
11. Possibilities of specific prediction Impossible, since future events depend on Prediction is an objective which is deliberately
entrepreneurial knowledge which has not yet been pursued
created; only qualitative, theoretical pattern
predictions about the discoordinating
consequences of interventionism are possible.
12. Person responsible for making predictions The entrepreneur The economic analyst (social engineer).
13. Amount of “human capital” invested A minority, though it is increasing The majority, though there are signs of dispersal
and disintegration.
14. Type of “human capital” invested Multidisciplinary theorists and philosophers; Specialists in economic intervention (piecemeal
radical libertarians social engineering); and extremely variable
degree of commitment to freedom.
15. Most recent contributions x Critical analysis of institutional coercion x Public choice theory.
(socialism and interventionism). x Economic analysis of the family.
x Theory of free banking and economic cycles. x Economic analysis of law.
x Evolutionary theory of (juridical, moral) x New classical macroeconomics.
institutions. x Economics of information.
x Theory of entrepreneurship. x New Keynesians.
x Critical analysis of “social justice”.
16. Relative position of different authors Rothbard, Mises, Hayek, Kirzner Coase, Friedman, Becker, Samuelson, Stiglitz.
Source: “The Austrian School”, Jesús Huerta de Soto
Other sources: Mises Institute (www.mises.org)
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THE AUSTRIAN SCHOOL
Practical points from the school
Austrian “concepts” Aplications
y Markets are never in equilibrium: y Profit from these adjustments.
o Excess returns are squeezed by investor down to y Search for sustainable competitive advantages.
the opportunity costs.
Exceptions: sustainable competitive advantages.
o No returns: Capital leaves the industry, to search
for better profitability.
y Manipulation of interest rates by governments lead to y Avoid those countries that are not tackling
overinvestment and bubbles. USA, Spain, Ireland, etc. overinvestment and lack of real savings.
y The natural state of an economy is deflationary: y Most probable outcome is inflation. The extent of
Thanks to productivity increases we produce more which will depend on the confidence in each
goods with the same amount of money every year. currency.
But governments do not like deflation because they
are leveraged.
y Lack of anchor currency (gold or similar) implies a y Avoid monetary investments. They do not protect
permanently depreciating currency. from currency depreciation Ö additional risk.
y Own real assets (at reasonable prices): Equities,
Commodities, Real Estate.
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EUROPE VS. USA
p Technical factor: Most of the European Funds are quasi tax-exempted within the Fund.
Easy to rebalance portfolios.
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PORTFOLIOS MAIN FEATURES
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THREE EXAMPLES OF INVESTMENT
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BMW PREFERRED SHARES
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CIR
BUSINESS:
Holding company controlled by De Benedetti family, with a long tradition of entrepreneurship focused
on value creation, always working for the interest of the shareholders.
Sorgenia: Italy’s fifth largest electricity company. It mainly operates gas-powered electricity plants but
also participates in the commercialization of electricity and gas.
L’Espresso: one of the leading media companies in Italy, principally in national and regional press,
furthermore it has interests in TV and radio.
Sogefi: leading European supplier of automotive filters and leader in Europe and South America in
suspensions.
Holding Sanitá e Servizi: runs geriatric clinics, hospitals and rehabilitation units.
SHAREHOLDERS:
De Benedetti Family (46%), the rest is free float.
MANAGEMENT TEAM:
Capital Allocation:
Close to 20% increase in NAV in 15 years. CIR set up Sorgenia ten years ago, investing up to €73 M.
Last year it was assessed by its partner Verbund at €3,800 M.
VALUATION:
Our valuation implies an upside potential of 211%.
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CIR
CIR
VALUATION OF CIR
(*) SORGENIA: Increased capital in 2008-2009 by 300 mill.€ and the minority partner Verbund, fully
underwrote the rights issue, valuing the company at 3.800 mill.€. Cir owns 52% of Sorgenia.
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FERROVIAL
Valuation of Ferrovial
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• This document has been prepared by Bestinver Gestión, S.A. SGIIC for informational purposes only and can be in no way considered an offer
to participate in its investment funds. The information contained herein was compiled by Bestinver Gestión, S.A. SGIIC from sources it
believes are reliable. However, while appropriate measures have been taken to verify its accuracy, Bestinver Gestión, S.A. SGIIC in no way
guarantees that it is accurate, complete or up to date.
• All opinions and estimates included in this document reflect the best judgment of Bestinver Gestión, S.A. SGIIC as of the date they refer to
and may be changed without prior notification. All opinions issued herein are general in nature and do not take into consideration individual
specific investment objectives or financial circumstances.
• Under no circumstances can Bestinver Gestión, S.A. SGIIC, its managers, employees or authorized personnel be held responsible for any
damage resulting, directly or indirectly, from the use of the information contained within this document. Information regarding past returns
does not in any way constitute a promise or guarantee as to future performance.
• All Bestinver returns are expressed as net, after expenses and commissions. They are denominated in euros.
• Share redemptions and transfers of securities held for less than one year are penalised with a commission
• Source of Bestinver return and fees data: BESTINVER
• Source of sector return and fees data: INVERCO
• Source of national and international rankings: BESTINVER. Bestinver funds, third-party mutual funds and equity index returns (Madrid SE,
IBEX, S&P 500 and MSCI) are calculated based on the closing level on the date appearing at the bottom of this page.
• Source of fund P/Es: BESTINVER
• Source of market P/Es and Argentina Charts: Bloomberg
• Source of Value Investors: “The Superinvestors of Graham-and-Doddsville”
• Sources of Performance of diferent assets since 1800: Jeremy Siegel "Stocks for the long run" Irwin Professional
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