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Longleaf Pertners Funds Quarterly Report Partners Fund Small-Cap Fund International Fund Global Fund March 31, 2013 |
Cautionary Statement One of Southeastern's "Governing Principles" is that "we will communicate with our investment partners as candidly as possible," because we believe Longleaf shareholders benefit from understanding our investment philosophy and approach. Our views and opinions regarding the investment prospects of our portfolio holdings and Funds are "forward looking statements" which may or may not be accurate over the long term. While we believe we have a reasonable basis for our appraisals, and we have confidence in our opinions, actual results may differ materially from those we anticipate. Information provided in this report should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security. You can identify forward looking statements by words like "believe," "expect," "anticipate," or similar expressions when discussing prospects for particular portfolio holdings and/or one of the Funds. We cannot assure future results and achievements. You should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We disclaim any obligation to update or alter any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted herein. Past performance does not guarantee future results, fund prices fluctuate, and the value of an investment may be worth more or less than the purchase price. Call (800)445-9469 or go to longleafpartners.com for current performance information and for the Prospectus and Summary Prospectus, both of which should be read carefully before investing to learn about fund investment objectives, risks and expenses. The price-to-value ratio ("P/V") is a calculation that compares the prices of the stocks in a portfolio to Southeastern's appraisals of their intrinsic values. P/V represents a single data point about a Fund, and should not be construed as something more. We caution our shareholders not to give this calculation undue weight. P/V alone tells nothing about: o The quality of the businesses we own or the managements that run them; o The cash held in the portfolio and when that cash will be invested; o The range or distribution of individual P/V's that comprise the average; and o The sources of and changes in the P/V. When all of the above information is considered, the P/V is a useful tool to gauge the attractiveness of a Fund's potential opportunity. It does not, however, tell when that opportunity will be realized, nor does it guarantee that any particular company's price will ever reach its value. We remind our shareholders who want to find a single silver bullet of information that investments are rarely that simple. To the extent an investor considers P/V in assessing a Fund's return opportunity, the limits of this tool should be considered along with other factors relevant to each investor. (c) 2013 Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Longleaf, Longleaf Partners Funds and the pine cone logo are registered trademarks of Longleaf Partners Funds Trust. Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. is a registered trademark. |
Contents Letter to Shareholders 1 Longleaf Partners Fund (Partners Fund) Management Discussion 4 Performance History 6 Portfolio Summary 7 Portfolio of Investments 8 Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund (Small-Cap Fund) Management Discussion 10 Performance History 12 Portfolio Summary 13 Portfolio of Investments 14 Longleaf Partners International Fund (International Fund) Management Discussion 16 Performance History 18 Portfolio Summary 19 Portfolio of Investments 20 Longleaf Partners Global Fund (Global Fund) Management Discussion 24 Performance History 26 Portfolio Summary 27 Portfolio of Investments 28 Fund Information 30 Service Directory 31 |
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Longleaf Partners Funds . 1 Letter To Our Shareholders We are pleased with our strong start to 2013. All four Longleaf Funds outpaced our absolute annual return goal of inflation plus 10% in the first quarter. Both the Partners and Small-Cap Funds posted double-digit performance. The Partners and International Funds also outperformed their respective indices over the last three months. Cumulative Returns at March 31, 2013 Since Inception(1) 20 Year Ten Year Five Year Three Year One Year 1Q Partners Fund (Inception 4/8/87) 1464.24% 610.51% 107.01% 26.87% 39.38% 15.22% 11.63% S&P 500 Index 872.35 414.19 126.78 32.64 43.05 13.96 10.61 Small-Cap Fund(Inception 2/21/89) 1164.43 932.34 247.80 62.61 54.69 25.40 12.08 Russell 2000 Index 761.12 443.78 197.48 48.55 46.03 16.30 12.39 International Fund (Inception 10/26/98) 227.88 na 136.16 -1.03 15.39 16.53 7.19 EAFE Index 82.05 na 152.23 -4.36 15.76 11.25 5.13 Global Fund (Inception 12/27/12) 3.90 na na na na na 3.90 MSCI World Index 7.92 na na na na na 7.73 Average Annual Returns at March 31, 2013 Since Inception(1) 20 Year Ten Year Five Year Three Year One Year Partners Fund (Inception 4/8/87) 11.17% 10.30% 7.55% 4.87% 11.70% 15.22% S&P 500 Index 9.14 8.53 8.53 5.81 12.67 13.96 Small-Cap Fund(Inception 2/21/89) 11.10 12.38 13.27 10.21 15.65 25.40 Russell 2000 Index 9.34 8.84 11.52 8.24 13.45 16.30 International Fund (Inception 10/26/98) 8.58 na 8.97 -0.21 4.89 16.53 EAFE Index 4.24 na 9.69 -0.89 5.00 11.25 (1) During the inception year, the S&P 500 and the EAFE Index were available only at month-end; therefore the S&P 500 value at 3/31/87 and the EAFE value at 10/31/98 were used to calculate performance since inception. See pages 6,12,18 and 26 for additional performance information. |
2 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 Letter To Our Shareholders "Activism" is not part of our normal process, nor is it our preferred work. Stock prices increased faster than values over the last three months. As price-to-value ratios (P/Vs) and portfolio weights rose, we trimmed a number of holdings. We sold several companies that approached our appraisals. Cash levels increased as few new qualifiers met our requisite discount. Not surprisingly, with an S&P return double that of EAFE, we are finding more opportunities in companies based outside the U.S. Our approach to activism Almost all of our holdings positively contributed to our good returns, including two widely publicized names, Dell and Chesapeake, which have received much of our clients' attention. Our work to make changes at these two companies, combined with efforts at HRT outside of the U.S., have generated questions about how Southeastern decides to become active in a name, and if our approach has changed. "Activism" is not part of our normal process, nor is it our preferred work. When we make an investment, we believe that we have management partners who will run the business well, prudently allocate capital to grow value per share, and ultimately seek paths to value recognition. In the large majority of our investments, our partners prove capable. Assessing humans, however, is more difficult and less reliable than analyzing the quality of a business or appraising value. Nothing can measure people's future actions, no matter how good their previous performance may have been or how strong and shareholder-aligned their incentives might be. Becoming active generally indicates that we made a mistake in assessing our partners. Activism is not our only recourse when we make a research error. Most of the time, we exit the position. Because we have moved on, people easily forget that exiting is our normal path. Although automatic selling might be easier, we have a responsibility to evaluate the investment case before deciding our next step. When the company's underlying assets remain strong, the stock's undervaluation is compelling, and the primary "fix" relates to people, we will generally become active if we believe we have good odds of successfully improving our clients' outcome. This approach to activism is neither new to Southeastern, nor does it happen often. Figure 1 summarizes our 13D history (an SEC filing that changes our status in a stock from a passive investor to active) and shows Southeastern's number of U.S. holdings per year, shading those where we became active. Figure 2 demonstrates that in the last twenty years, we have owned 242 U.S. names and filed just twenty-five 13D's. While activism outside the U.S. is not subject to a clear 13D-type designation, and thus is harder to track, a subjective review shows a similarly low level of activity in non-U.S. names. Fighting for our clients has been worth the effort. In over three-fourths of the cases where we filed 13D's, the stock price rose from the filing point through our holding period. Figure 1 and Figure 2 demonstrate that: o Becoming active is not a recent tactic, o Making management assessment mistakes that warrant activism has been infrequent, and o Standing up for our clients via activism has been worthwhile. Figure 1: Number of U.S. Holdings and 13D Filings at Southeastern Over 20 Years U.S. Based holdings 13D Filings # of U.S. Based Holdings 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 |
Longleaf Partners Funds . 3 Figure 2: % U.S. Holdings with 13D Filing Since 12/31/93 Total Holdings = 242 Investments Without 13D Filing 90% 13D "Activism" 10% 19 Stock Higher 2 Stock Unchanged 4 Stock Lower # of Holdings Investments subject to a 13D discussed above may or may not have resulted in a gain for Southeastern's clients when that investment was sold. Southeastern's filing may be one of many factors contributing to the price increase discussed. Holdings of the Longleaf Partners Realty Fund are excluded, which does not materially impact the data. In the first quarter, our efforts at Dell and Chesapeake began to pay off, although we believe that significant upside remains in both stocks. We also have worked productively in the last year with HRT and Level(3) to improve governance and ultimately results, though the stocks do not yet reflect our progress. Fortunately, at our 47 other holdings across portfolios, management appears to be working hard for the benefit of shareholders. Good partners make our job easier. The operating skills and capital allocation decisions of our capable CEOs should help values continue to increase at our holdings. Our outlook At the end of 2011, we expressed our conviction by writing in all caps, "WE OWN SUPERIOR BUILDING BLOCKS THAT SHOULD GENERATE OUTSTANDING FUTURE INVESTMENT RETURNS." Performance since then has been 30% or greater for the Partners, Small-Cap, and International Funds, well ahead of inflation plus 10%. We remain optimistic about our long-term opportunity, but we expect the return pace to slow following the recent sprint. Sentiment is no longer universally fearful. Many who abandoned equities in the "flight to safety" have begun to slowly migrate from cash and bonds to high dividend, low volatility stocks, and very recently, to more cyclical stocks. The timid move back into equities is in early stages with much money still on the sidelines, but flows could occur sporadically. Although earnings yields remain substantially higher than Treasurys, corporate margins will be harder to improve from current levels. Our appraisal values over the next five years will increase more rapidly if GDP in developed economies grows faster than 2% and/ or if we have a modest rise in interest rates. Recovery could last for a while, though it easily could be a bumpy path. We are not macro forecasters, and do not require a broad market tailwind to compound. Even after recent strong performance, we have additional upside in our P/Vs, with most holdings selling between 60-80% of our appraisals and growing values. Our appraisals are conservative, with modest assumptions and high discount rates. Our conservatism combined with the strong market positions and the financial strength of our companies also should help protect values in the event of an unexpected economic setback. Our cash positions will allow us to exploit short-term market or company-specific dislocations. Longer term, we believe our absolute return goal of inflation plus 10% remains achievable. Sincerely, O. Mason Hawkins, CFA Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. G. Staley Cates, CFA President & Chief Investment Officer Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. May 13, 2013 |
Partners Fund Management Discussion Longleaf Partners Fund gained 11.6% in the first quarter, surpassing the S&P 500 Index's rise of 10.6%, and far outpacing our absolute annual return goal of inflation plus 10%. The Fund also delivered superior absolute and relative returns over the last year. The Fund's five and ten year results remain hindered by the declines in the financial crisis in 2008. Since the Fund's low on March 9, 2009, the Partners Fund has gained 182.7% versus 153.0% for the S&P 500. The Fund's 25 year cumulative results are over 50% higher than those of the Index. Cumulative Returns at March 31, 2013 Since Inception 4/8/87 25 Year 20 Year 15 Year Ten Year Five Year Since 3/9/09 One Year 1Q Partners Fund 1464.24% 1451.11% 610.51% 156.91% 107.01% 26.87% 182.73% 15.22% 11.63% S&P 500 872.35 960.71 414.19 87.17 126.78 32.64 152.96 13.96 10.61 See page 6 for additional performance information. Of the Fund's 19 positions held during the quarter, 18 positively contributed to the strong returns. Dell was the largest driver with the stock up 42% as Michael Dell and private equity firm Silver Lake proposed to take the company private. We are fighting the buyout offer because it removes shareholders' option to share in Dell's future success by forcing them to sell at a price we believe is significantly below corporate worth and reflective only of the declining PC business, which represents less than 20% of our appraisal of the company. Long-term owners have supported Dell in its transformation to an Enterprise Solutions and Services (ESS) company as management spent over $13 billion on acquisition of non-PC businesses. Based on Dell's 2014 estimates, ESS, a growing segment, will comprise over a third of revenue and almost 60% of Non-GAAP operating income. Dell's price justification, however, focuses on the PC struggles, reversing in substance what management has been saying for the last three years about its transformation and Dell's bright future. Shareholders who have paid the price to build the foundation for Dell's future success deserve the right to participate in the rewards. In the event of no "superior proposal," a proxy vote on the current offer will likely occur mid-summer. To pass, the go-private proposal must receive more than a majority of votes cast excluding Michael Dell's approximately 15%. In mid May Southeastern and Icahn Enterprises submitted a letter outlining what we believe to be a superior alternative to the Dell / Silver Lake transaction, and also submitted nominees to replace the current Board in the event the take-private transaction is voted down. In either case, our goal would be to implement a leveraged recapitalization that allows shareholders to remain participants in the company's future while giving them a choice about whether to receive a large special dividend in the form of cash or stock. As we go to print this report, the situation remains very fluid. Over the last three months, Chesapeake gained 22%, driven in part by a rise in natural gas spot prices above $4/mcf. Chesapeake's board announced that CEO Aubrey McClendon would step down and made progress on several other fronts, selling a portion of their Mississippi Lime play into a joint venture with Sinopec, and reducing capex to meet spending targets. The stock remains at a significant discount to our appraisal. Travelers, the property and casualty insurer, added 17% in the quarter helped by lower-than-expected catastrophe losses from Hurricane Sandy, as well as positive pricing and renewal trends. Management continued to return capital to shareholders, buying back $400 million of undervalued stock and paying $178 million in dividends. Mondelez, which we bought when this snack business was spun out of Kraft last fall, rose 21% with attention placed on the company by Trian's newly-held stake. DIRECTV continued to |
Partners Fund Longleaf Partners Funds . 5 grow its cash flow through pricing in the U.S. satellite business and increasing subscribers in Latin America. The stock rose 13% as management used excess cash to shrink undervalued shares at a 16% annualized rate and walked away from bidding for Vivendi's GVT , a Brazilian internet and phone business. Philips gained 13% as the company grew revenues and margins in its three core businesses of Healthcare, Lighting and Consumer. Philips sold its consumer electronics business and is dropping "Electronics" from the corporate name to better reflect its lighting, healthcare, and well being focus. Level(3) posted the only negative return in the portfolio, declining 12%. Although the company achieved its goal of 2% sequential sales growth, extra costs reduced operating income versus expectations. Management lowered EBITDA guidance accordingly. Given our disappointment over the last several years in Level(3)'s results, we worked cooperatively with the company to add Peter van Oppen to the board, and his appointment became effective during the quarter. Peter owns a private investment firm focused on technology and telecommunications and has specific knowledge of both long haul and enterprise businesses. Additionally, his financial background and experience on multiple boards will bring added discipline. In mid-March, Jim Crowe announced his plan to resign, and by mid-April, COO Jeff Storey was appointed the new CEO. The solid board, combined with Jeff's experience and operational focus, make us optimistic about the value of this company's assets being recognized over time. As the market rose, prices grew faster than values. We trimmed several holdings and sold three that approached our appraisals. Disney, which we first bought in 2001, gained over 280% during our twelve year holding period, in spite of a meaningful mark down in the financial crisis. The strength of ESPN provided steady growth, and theme parks, though more cyclical, also increased their value over time. Management repurchased undervalued shares periodically and otherwise made several large acquisitions that proved successful, including Pixar and Marvel. Because the company's earnings can swing with movies and economic cycles, we hope to get another opportunity to own this company at the requisite discount sometime down the road. We also sold our Cemex converts, which we exchanged for our equity stake last year. These convertible bonds benefitted from both tightening spreads and a rising equity price, which rose to over $12 in the quarter from its low of under $3 eighteen months prior. While our appraisal took a hit in the economic crisis, Lorenzo Zambrano and his team did admirable work in restructuring the company to manage its debt and reduce costs in response to demand levels at half of peak. We held mutual fund firm Franklin Resources for a much shorter period, since late 2011. As markets rose, assets and profits grew, driving the stock closer to our appraisal. The Johnsons have been successful stewards of our capital in the past, and we hope to have a chance to partner with them again in the future. We identified only one new qualifier, Murphy Oil, in the quarter. At the end of the quarter the Fund held 17% in cash awaiting our next opportunities. The average P/V on our sixteen positions was in the low-70s%. We expect our companies to continue to build their values, and with patience and discipline, we will find new qualifiers that will help drive future performance. As the market rose, prices grew faster than values. |
6 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 Partners Fund Performance History Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment Since Inception April 8, 1987 Parters Fund S&P 500 Index $180,000 150,000 120,000 90,000 60,000 30,000 $10,000 invested on 4/8/87 $156,424 $97,235 Inception Mar 89 Mar 92 Mar 95 Mar 98 Mar 01 Mar 04 Mar 07 Mar 10 Mar 13 Average Annual Returns for the Periods Ended March 31, 2013 Since Inception 4/8/87 20 Year Ten Year Five Year Partners Fund 11.17% 10.30% 7.55% 4.87% S&P 500 Index 9.14 8.53 8.53 5.81 One Year 15.22% 13.96 1Q 11.63% 10.61 Past performance does not predict future performance, Fund prices fluctuate, and the value of an investment at redemption may be worth more or less than the purchase price. The Fund's performance results in the table shown above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Fund performance and that of the S&P 500 Index is shown with all dividends and distributions reinvested. Because the S&P 500 Index was available only at month-end in 1987, we used the 3/31/87 value for performance since inception. This index is unmanaged and is not hedged for foreign currency risk. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Please call (800)445-9469 or visit longleafpartners.com for more current performance information. The annualized expense ratio for the Longleaf Partners Fund is 0.91%. The risks associated with an investment in the Longleaf Partners Fund are detailed in the Prospectus. These risks include stock market risk, investment selection risk, corporate ownership risk, non-diversification risk, non-US investment risk, and derivatives risk. Funds Distributed by: Rafferty Capital Markets, LLC. |
Partners Fund Longleaf Partners Funds . 7 Portfolio Summary Portfolio Changes January 1, 2013 through Portfolio Holdings at March 31, 2013 March 31, 2013 Net Assets New Holdings Investments 82.8% Murphy Oil Corporation Chesapeake Energy Corporation (Common, Convertible Preferred) 8.1 Eliminations Dell Inc. (Common, Options) 7.7 Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. Convertible Subordinated Notes Loews Corporation 7.5 Franklin Resources, Inc. DIRECTV FedEx Corporation 6.4 6.1 The Walt Disney Company Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. 5.9 CONSOL Energy Inc. 5.2 The Travelers Companies, Inc. 5.0 Aon plc 4.9 The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation 4.9 Mondelez International, Inc. 4.5 Abbott Laboratories 4.2 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 3.7 Level(3) Communications, Inc. 3.7 Vulcan Materials Company 3.2 Murphy Oil Corporation 1.8 Cash Reserves 17.4 Other Assets and Liabilities, net (0.2) 100.0% |
8 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 Partners Fund Portfolio of Investments Common Stock Share Quantity Market Value % of Net Assets Air Freight & Logistics FedEx Corporation 5,094,606 $ 500,290,309 6.1% Capital Markets The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation 14,258,600 399,098,214 4.9 Computers & Peripherals Dell Inc. 30,878,000 442,481,740 5.4 Construction Materials Vulcan Materials Company(b) 5,125,450 264,985,765 3.2 Diversified Telecommunication Services Level(3) Communications, Inc.*(b) 15,026,565 304,889,004 3.7 Food Products Mondelez International, Inc. 11,947,000 365,697,670 4.5 Industrial Conglomerates Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Foreign) 13,590,360 402,160,514 4.9 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. ADR (Foreign) 2,686,500 79,386,075 1.0 481,546,589 5.9 Insurance Aon plc (Foreign) 6,529,700 401,576,550 4.9 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - Class B* 2,926,000 304,889,200 3.7 Loews Corporation 13,853,000 610,501,710 7.5 The Travelers Companies, Inc. 4,794,000 403,606,860 5.0 1,720,574,320 21.1 Media DIRECTV* 9,211,800 521,479,998 6.4 Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Chesapeake Energy Corporation 27,410,576 559,449,856 6.8 CONSOL Energy Inc.(b) 12,583,000 423,417,950 5.2 Murphy Oil Corporation 2,251,400 143,481,722 1.8 1,126,349,528 13.8 Pharmaceuticals Abbott Laboratories 9,696,076 342,465,404 4.2 Total Common Stock (Cost $5,474,506,329) 6,469,858,541 79.2 Preferred Stock Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Chesapeake Energy Corporation Convertible Preferred 5.75% 56,500 57,679,438 0.7 Chesapeake Energy Corporation Convertible Preferred Series A 5.75% 45,480 46,588,575 0.6 Total Preferred Stock (Cost $83,894,895) 104,268,013 1.3 |
Options Purchased Share Equivalents Market Value % of Net Assets Computers & Peripherals Dell Inc. Call, 12/14/15, with Deutsche Bank, Strike Price $7 12,500,000 $ 91,750,000 1.1% Dell Inc. Call, 12/14/15, with Morgan Stanley, Strike Price $7 12,500,000 93,250,000 1.2 Total Options Purchased (Cost $212,877,091) 185,000,000 2.3 Short-Term Obligations Principal Amount Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank, 0.01% due 4/1/13, Repurchase price $173,053,192 (Collateral: $176,980,000 U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.96% - 1.06% due 5/15/19 to 7/31/19, Value $176,515,866) 173,053,000 173,053,000 2.1 U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.03% - 0.04% due 4/18/13 to 6/20/13 1,250,000,000 1,249,887,500 15.3 Total Short-Term Obligations (Cost $1,422,931,056) 1,422,940,500 17.4 Total Investments (Cost $7,194,209,371)(a) 8,182,067,054 100.2 Other Assets and Liabilities, Net (16,415,695) (0.2) Net Assets $8,165,651,359 100.0% Net asset value per share $ 29.46 * Non-income producing security. (a) Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $7,434,322,090. Net unrealized appreciation of $987,857,683 consists of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of $1,513,181,514 and $(525,323,831), respectively. (b) Affliated issuer, as defined under Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (ownership of 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer during the period). Note: Companies designated as "Foreign" are headquartered outside the U.S. and represent 11% of net assets. |
10 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 Small-Cap Fund Small-Cap Fund Management Discussion Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund produced absolute returns far above our absolute annual return goal of inflation plus 10% in the first quarter and over the last year, rising 12.1% and 25.4% respectively. Over the long-term, the Fund has also outperformed the Russell 2000 Index, including more than doubling the cumulative returns of the benchmark over the 15 and 20 year periods. Since the financial crisis in 2008, and the Fund's low point in March of 2009, Small-Cap has gained 250.8% versus the Index's 193.3%. Cumulative Returns at March 31, 2013 Since Inception 2/21/89 20 Year 15 Year Ten Year Five Year Since 3/9/09 One Year 1Q Small-Cap Fund 1164.43% 932.34% 294.83% 247.80% 62.61% 250.77% 25.40% 12.08% Russell 2000 Index 761.12 443.78 141.09 197.48 48.55 193.25 16.30 12.39 See page 12 for additional performance information. Almost all of the names in the portfolio rose during the quarter, and a number of stocks gained over 20%. Texas Industries, the Fund's largest position, added 24%, and our appraisal also grew. Cement pricing has been strong in the company's primary market of Texas, and demand is beginning to grow with infrastructure spending as well as residential construction after several years of low capacity utilization. The company is working to bring its new cement plant to full capacity to help meet demand and has additional upside when a California recovery generates earnings from that plant. Madison Square Garden returned 30% over the last three months, and its strong momentum over the last year caused its price to approach our appraisal. We started selling thepositionlateinthe quarterand completed our exit in early April. As the major renovation of the arena nears completion on time and within budget, the company is raising ticket prices successfully. Meanwhile, television rights for the Knicks and Rangers have become increasingly valuable. Lamar, the billboard advertising company, gained 25% as results exceeded expectations, and guidance improved. TheconversiontoaREIT remainsontrack. Washington Post added 22% with encouraging margin development at its Kaplan Higher Education business and revenue growth at Kaplan International. The company has announced the sale of several smaller assets and reportedly is interested in selling its headquarters building. Legg Mason was up 26% following the appointment of new CEO Joe Sullivan, as well as strong share repurchase activity. Three of the Fund's holdings declined in the quarter. Level(3) fell 12%. Although the company achieved its goal of 2% sequential sales growth, extra costs reduced operating income versus expectations. Management lowered EBITDA guidance accordingly. Given our disappointment over the last several years in Level(3)'s results, we worked cooperatively with the company to add Peter van Oppen to the board, and his appointment became effective during the quarter. Peter owns a private investment firm focused on technology and telecommunications and has specific knowledge of both long haul and enterprise businesses. Additionally, his financial background and experience on multiple boards will bring added discipline. In mid-March, Jim Crowe announced his plan to resign, and by mid-April, COO Jeff Storey was appointed the new CEO. The solid board, combined with Jeff's experience and operational focus, make us optimistic about the value of this company's assets being recognized over time. Our other fiber network holding, tw telecom, also invested in growth during the quarter, preventing margins from growing. The stock was down 1%. Our investment in Quicksilver, the oil and gas exploration and production company, declined 17%. Canada denied Transcanada's application |
Small-Cap Fund Longleaf Partners Funds . 11 to build a second pipeline connecting to the Horn River basin, leaving Quicksilver with only one routefor itsproductionbut giving thecompany more flexibility with its capital allocation. The company lowered its reserve numbers based on theprevioustwelvemonth gasprice averageof less than $3/mcf. Given more recent higher gas prices, this accounting adjustment should correct itself in the future. On the last day of the quarter, the company announced that Tokyo Gas is buying 25% of its Barnett Shale assets at a price in line with our appraisal for this play. During the quarter stock prices rose faster than our appraisals grew, resulting in a number of position trims, as well as two full sales in addition to Madison Square Garden mentioned above. Potlatch, the timber company, approached our appraisal as the housing recovery helped drive up lumber prices. Willis, the insurance broker, also moved toward our appraisal. The overall strength in smaller cap stocks over the last year has left few names on-deck near our requisite discount. Consequently, cash rose to 27% of the portfolio, and the Fund's P/V reached the low-80%s. These levels are reminiscent of when we closed the Fund in 1997, and in the 15+ years since, the Fund has delivered solid cumulative returns over twice the Index. We remain confident that we will find additional qualifiers in time, whether through general market volatility or individual company disappointments. In the interim, we believe that the 18 companies we own will grow their values. Rising interest rates would offer further upside to a number of holdings, and several companies could have near-term catalysts for value recognition. ... stock prices rose faster than our appraisals grew ... |
12 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 Small-Cap Fund Performance History Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment Since Inception February 21, 1989 Inception Mar 92 Mar 95 Mar 98 Mar 01 Mar 04 Mar 07 Mar 10 Mar 13 Average Annual Returns for the Periods Ended March 31, 2013 Since Inception 2/21/89 20 Year Ten Year Five Year One Year Small-Cap Fund 11.10% 12.38% 13.27% 10.21% 25.40% Russell 2000 Index 9.34 8.84 11.52 8.24 16.30 1Q 12.08% 12.39 Past performance does not predict future performance, Fund prices fluctuate, and the value of an investment at redemption may be worth more or less than the purchase price. The Fund's performance results in the table shown above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Fund performance and that of the Russell 2000 Index is shown with all dividends and distributions reinvested. This index is unmanaged and is not hedged for foreign currency risk. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Please call (800)445-9469 or visit longleafpartners.com for more current performance information. The annualized expense ratio for the Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund is 0.91%. The risks associated with an investment in the Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund are detailed in the Prospectus. These risks include stock market risk, investment selection risk, corporate ownership risk, non-diversification risk, non-US investment risk, small-cap risk, and derivatives risk. Funds Distributed by: Rafferty Capital Markets, LLC. |
Small-Cap Fund Longleaf Partners Funds . 13 Portfolio Summary Portfolio Changes January 1, 2013 through Portfolio Holdings at March 31, 2013 March 31, 2013 Net Assets New Holdings Investments 72.0% None Texas Industries, Inc. 11.9 Eliminations Vail Resorts, Inc. Saks Incorporated (Common, Convertible Bonds) The Washington Post Company 5.2 4.9 4.8 Potlatch Corporation Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company Everest Re Group, Ltd. 4.7 Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited 4.5 Lamar Advertising Company 4.3 Legg Mason, Inc. 4.2 The Wendy's Company 4.0 Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. 3.7 DineEquity, Inc. 3.5 tw telecom inc. 3.4 Level(3) Communications, Inc. 3.2 Service Corporation International 3.0 The Madison Square Garden Company 1.9 Quicksilver Resources Inc. (Common, Bonds) 1.7 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. 1.7 Tribune Company 1.4 Cash Reserves 27.4 Other Assets and Liabilities, net 0.6 100.0% |
14 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 Small-Cap Fund Portfolio of Investments Common Stock Share Quantity Market Value Net Assets Capital Markets Legg Mason, Inc. 5,140,921 $ 165,280,610 4.2% Construction Materials Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. 642,088 65,505,818 1.7 Texas Industries, Inc.*(b) 7,510,757 474,003,874 11.9 539,509,692 13.6 Diversified Consumer Services Service Corporation International(b) 7,073,393 118,337,865 3.0 Diversified Telecommunication Services Level(3) Communications, Inc.* 6,358,000 129,003,820 3.2 tw telecom inc.* 5,382,000 135,572,580 3.4 264,576,400 6.6 Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure DineEquity, Inc.(b) 2,010,850 138,326,372 3.5 Vail Resorts, Inc.(b) 3,317,000 206,715,440 5.2 The Wendy's Company(b) 27,967,000 158,572,890 4.0 503,614,702 12.7 Insurance Everest Re Group, Ltd. (Foreign) 1,449,600 188,245,056 4.7 Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Foreign) 458,700 179,109,063 4.5 367,354,119 9.2 Media Lamar Advertising Company - Class A* 3,514,039 170,817,436 4.3 The Madison Square Garden Company - Class A* 1,334,333 76,857,581 1.9 Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. - Class A 2,260,000 145,408,400 3.7 Tribune Company - Class A* 1,010,513 57,447,664 1.4 The Washington Post Company - Class B(b) 428,000 191,316,000 4.8 641,847,081 16.1 Multiline Retail Saks Incorporated*(b) 14,448,500 165,724,295 4.2 Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Quicksilver Resources Inc.*(b) 24,587,000 55,320,750 1.4 Total Common Stock (Cost $2,159,231,680) 2,821,565,514 71.0 |
Small-Cap Fund Longleaf Partners Funds . 15 at March 31, 2013 (Unaudited) Corporate Bonds Principal Amount Market Value Net assets Multiline Retail Saks Incorporated 7.5% Convertible Notes due 12/1/13(b) 14,051,000 $ 28,909,932 0.7% Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Quicksilver Resources Inc., 7.125% Senior Notes due 4/1/16(b) 14,562,000 12,377,700 0.3 Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $38,703,954) 41,287,632 1.0 Short-Term Obligations Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank, 0.01% due 4/1/13, Repurchase price $105,008,117 (Collateral: $107,745,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 1.06% - 1.70% due 7/31/19 to 5/15/22, Value $107,109,320) 105,008,000 105,008,000 2.6 U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.00% - 0.07% due 4/4/13 to 7/18/13 985,000,000 984,919,895 24.8 Total Short-Term Obligations (Cost $1,089,927,302) 1,089,927,895 27.4 Total Investments (Cost $3,287,862,936)(a) 3,952,781,041 99.4 Other Assets and Liabilities, Net 23,447,260 0.6 Net Assets $3,976,228,301 100.0% Net asset value per share $ 32.37 * Non-income producing security. (a) Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $3,289,781,637. Net unrealized appreciation of $664,918,105 consists of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of $990,877,567 and $(325,959,462), respectively. (b) Affiliated issuer, as defined under Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (ownership of 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer during the period). Note: Companies designated as "Foreign" are headquartered outside the U.S. and represent 9% of net assets. |
16 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 International Fund International Fund Management Discussion Longleaf Partners International Fund produced strong relative and absolute performance in the first quarter, returning 7.2% vs. the EAFE Index's 5.1%. The Fund's cumulative returns since inception have almost tripled EAFE returns. Cumulative Returns at March 31, 2013 Since Inception 10/26/98 Ten Year Five Year One Year 1Q International Fund 227.88% 136.16% -1.03% 16.53% 7.19% EAFE Index 82.05 152.23 -4.36 11.25 5.13 See page 18 for additional performance information. Most holdings had positive performance in the first quarter, with many producing double-digit returns. Macau gaming company Melco International was the top contributor, adding 37% in the quarter. Subsidiary Melco Crown completed an IPO of its Philippine project, Belle Grande Manila Bay, with an implied value of US$1.5 billion - over twice our carrying value of US$700 million. We have partnered with a proven owner-operator in CEO Lawrence Ho, who owns 49% of Melco International. Dell stock was up 42% as Michael Dell and private equity firm Silver Lake proposed to take the company private. To see more on the reasons we are fighting the buyout offer, please see the Partners Fund discussion on page 4. Philips gained 13% as the company grew revenues and margins in its three core businesses of Healthcare, Lighting, and Consumer. Philips sold its consumer electronics business and is dropping "Electronics" from the corporate name to better reflect its lighting, healthcare, and well being focus. Global cement company Cemex returned 13%, and we sold our converts which we exchanged for our equity stake last year. These convertible bonds benefitted from both tightening spreads and a rising equity price, which rose to over $12 in the quarter from its low of under $3 eighteen months prior. While our appraisal took a hit in the economic crisis, Lorenzo Zambrano and his team did admirable work in restructuring the company to manage its debt and reduce costs in response to demand levels at half of peak. Hochtief, the construction and engineering company, rose 13% in the quarter. Management conservatively lowered guidance and stated that the focus for this year will be on asset disposals, with profitability improvements in the core businesses coming through in 2014. Leighton, in which Hochtief holds a 54% stake, announced the sale of the bulk of its telecommunications business at an attractive price. Only a few names were detractors in the quarter, with most down only slightly. Our positions in Hong Kong and China real estate developer Henderson Land and Hong Kong-based conglomerate Cheung Kong both declined 4%. Broad fears over Chinese and Hong Kong real estate prices impacted each company. Both Henderson and Cheung Kong have minimal financial leverage, and despite heavy government crackdown on prices, including increased mortgage rates and stamp duties, each company has low cost inventory that will enable them to profit even at much lower real estate prices. Cheung Kong actually raised its sales targets, expecting to sell 30% more Hong Kong residential property than last year. Cheung Kong Chairman KS Li and Henderson Chairman Lee Shau Kee are personally buying shares at their respective companies. Spanish construction and engineering firm ACS fell 7% in the quarter, as negative macro sentiment in Spain overshadowed company improvement, and the market waited for planned non-core asset sales, which will further deleverage the company. ACS sold its |
International Fund Longleaf Partners Funds . 17 transmission lines. Core operations continued to generate free cash flow. HRT, the Brazilian oil and gas exploration and production company, declined 29% in the first quarter. We have actively worked to improve governance at HRT over the past year, but the stock price is unlikely to rebound significantly without successful drilling results or signing a major partner. After quarter-end, John Willott from Exxon was elected the new independent Chairman at the Annual General Meeting. After a period of strong performance, we sold four positions and trimmed an additional four. We exited Irish drinks company C&C Group as its price reached our appraisal. Our management partners - first CEO John Dunsmore and later CEO Stephen Glancey and CFO Kenny Neisen - created and realized intrinsic value by successfully managing through a challenging economic environment in the core markets of the UK and Ireland and deftly pursuing key acquisitions. Our results at C&C highlight the benefits of partnering with shareholder-oriented management teams who think and act like owners. We also sold Accor as its price neared appraisal value. As discussed above, we sold the Cemex converts, and we sold Willis as its price rose. We initiated a new position in European shipping logistics company, TNT Express. We also added to EXOR and Fairfax. With a price-to-value ratio in the mid-60%s, the International Fund portfolio remains attractively discounted. Recent price appreciation has limited our ability to find new qualifiers and fill out some of our positions. Cash rose during the quarter, but the reported 26% level is higher than what we have to invest given our participation in the pending Orascom offering. General market volatility or individual company disappointments will eventually provide opportunities that meet our criteria. As we wait, values across our 20 existing holdings should grow given their strong market positions and financial strength, as well as management partners who are large insider owners. With a price-to-value ratio in the mid-60%s, the International Fund portfolio remains attractively discounted. |
18 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 International Fund Performance History Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment Since Inception October 26, 1998 $50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 $10,000 invested on 10/26/98 $32,787 $18,205 International Fund EAFE Index 0 Inception Mar 01 Mar 04 Mar 07 Mar 10 Mar 13 Average Annual Returns for the Periods Ended March 31, 2013 Since Inception 10/26/98 Ten Year Five Year One Year 1Q International Fund 8.58% 8.97% -0.21% 16.53% 7.19% EAFE Index 4.24 9.69 -0.89 11.25 5.13 Past performance does not predict future performance, Fund prices fluctuate, and the value of an investment at redemption may be worth more or less than the purchase price. The Fund's performance results in the table shown above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Fund performance and that of the EAFE Index is shown with all dividends and distributions reinvested. Because the EAFE was available only at month-end in 1998, we used the 10/31/98 value for performance since inception. This index is unmanaged and is not hedged for foreign currency risk. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Please call (800)445-9469 or visit longleafpartners.com for more current performance information. The annualized expense ratio for the Longleaf Partners International Fund is 1.27%. The risks associated with an investment in the Longleaf Partners International Fund are detailed in the Prospectus. These risks include stock market risk, investment selection risk, corporate ownership risk, non-diversification risk, non-US investment risk, focused geographic risk, and derivatives risk. Funds Distributed by: Rafferty Capital Markets, LLC. |
International Fund Longleaf Partners Funds . 19 Portfolio Summary Portfolio Holdings at March 31, 2013 Portfolio Changes January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2013 Investments Manabi S.A. Class A (Preferred) Lafarge S.A. Cheung Kong Holdings Limited Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Melco International Development Limited Hochtief AG Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Ferrovial S.A. ACS, Actividades de Construccion Y Servicios, S.A. Genting Berhad Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd TNT Express NV EXOR S.p.A. Fiat Industrial S.p.A. Vodafone Group plc ADR Nidec Corporation CNH Global N.V. HRT Participacoes em Petroleo S.A. Henderson Stub Swap Contracts Dell Inc. (Options) Cash Reserves Other Assets and Liabilities, net 7.1 6.7 6.7 5.8 5.7 5.2 4.9 4.7 4.6 4.0 3.2 3.0 2.7 2.4 2.1 1.3 0.9 0.8 0.7 (0.4) Net Assets 72.1% 26.3 1.6 100.0% New Holdings TNT Express NV Eliminations Accor S.A. C&C Group plc Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. Convertible Subordinated Notes Willis Group Holdings Public Limited Company |
20 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 International Fund Portfolio of Investments Common Stock Share Quantity Market Value Net Assets Air Freight & Logistics TNT Express NV (Netherlands) 6,702,806 $ 49,129,166 3.0% Construction & Engineering ACS, Actividades de Construccion Y Servicios, S.A. (Spain) 3,196,154 74,585,940 4.6 Ferrovial S.A. (Spain)(d) 4,746,914 75,330,456 4.7 Hochtief AG (Germany) 1,298,655 84,466,178 5.2 234,382,574 14.5 Construction Materials Lafarge S.A. (France) 1,628,500 108,195,092 6.7 Diversified Financial Services EXOR S.p.A. (Italy) 1,553,160 43,382,244 2.7 Electrical Equipment Nidec Corporation (Japan) 359,000 21,432,836 1.3 Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Genting Berhad (Malaysia)(d) 20,167,000 65,388,884 4.0 Melco International Development Limited (Hong Kong)(d) 53,639,000 92,870,018 5.7 158,258,902 9.7 Industrial Conglomerates Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Netherlands) 3,156,366 93,401,924 5.8 Insurance Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Canada) 201,500 78,679,913 4.9 Machinery CNH Global N.V.* (Netherlands) 350,000 14,462,000 0.9 Fiat Industrial S.p.A. (Italy) 3,523,660 39,612,493 2.4 54,074,493 3.3 Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels HRT Participacoes em Petroleo S.A.* (Brazil) 7,665,550 12,745,886 0.8 Real Estate Management & Development Cheung Kong Holdings Limited (Hong Kong)(d) 7,303,000 107,815,576 6.7 Specialty Retail Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan) 671,500 51,716,949 3.2 Wireless Telecommunication Services Vodafone Group plc ADR (United Kingdom) 1,215,997 34,546,475 2.1 Total Common Stock (Cost $962,165,330) 1,047,762,030 64.7 Preferred Stock Metals & Mining Manabi S.A. Class A Preferred* (Brazil)(b)(c) (Cost $91,000,000) 91,000 114,709,761 7.1 |
International Fund Longleaf Partners Funds . 21 continued Options Purchased(e) Share Equivalents Market Value Net Assets Computers & Peripherals Dell Inc. Call, 8/15/16, with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Strike Price $15.50 (United States) (Cost $35,298,560) 6,476,800 $ 6,579,134 0.4% Short-Term Obligations Principal Amount Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank, 0.01% due 4/1/13, Repurchase price $50,999,057 (Collateral: $45,685,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 0.96% due 5/15/19, Value $52,020,093) 50,999,000 50,999,000 3.1 U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.03% - 0.05% due 4/18/13 to 7/18/13 375,000,000 374,968,955 23.2 Total Short-Term Obligations (Cost $425,970,134) 425,967,955 26.3 Total Investments (Cost $1,514,434,024)(a) 1,595,018,880 98.5 Swap Contracts 11,273,855 0.7 Options Written (12,531,960) (0.8) Forward Currency Contracts (794,109) - Other Assets and Liabilities, Net 25,704,473 1.6 Net Assets $1,618,671,139 100.0% Net asset value per share $ 15.05 * Non-income producing security. (a) Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $1,570,248,889. Net unrealized appreciation of $80,584,856 consists of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of $251,840,215 and $(171,255,359), respectively. (b) Affiliated issuer, as defined under Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (ownership of 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer during the period). (c) Illiquid. Board Valued. (d) All or a portion designated as collateral for options and forward contracts. (e) See next page for Options Written. Note: Country listed in parenthesis after each company indicates location of headquarters. |
22 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 International Fund Portfolio of Investments at March 31, 2013 (Unaudited) Swap Contracts Market Value % of Net Assets Henderson Stub Swap Contracts with Deutsche Bank due 3/14/17 $ 11,273,855 0.7% Real Estate Oil, Gas & Management & Consumable Development Fuels Henderson Land The Hong Kong Development and China Company Limited Gas Company Components of Henderson Stub Swap Contracts (Hong Kong) (Hong Kong) Total Shares of underlying security 27,692,000 (39,599,560) Unrealized appreciation(depreciation) $ 36,133,355 $ (24,780,507) $11,352,848 Accrued dividends 3,464,484 (2,342,853) 1,121,631 Financing Fee (1,148,200) (52,424) (1,200,624) Unrealized gain(loss) 38,449,639 (27,175,784) 11,273,855 Options Written Unrealized Share Equivalents Gain(Loss) Market Value Computers & Peripherals Dell Inc. Put, 8/15/16, with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Strike Price $15.50 (United States) (6,476,800) 16,484,104 (12,531,960) (0.8)% Forward Currency Contracts Currency Units Sold Japanese Yen Forward with State Street Bank due 6/21/13 (4,840,000,000) (794,109) (51,446,627) - Country Weightings Common & Preferred Stock Net Assets Hong Kong 17.3% 12.4% Netherlands 13.5 9.7 Spain 12.9 9.3 Brazil 11.0 7.9 France 9.3 6.7 Germany 7.2 5.2 Italy 7.1 5.1 Canada 6.8 4.9 Japan 6.3 4.5 Malaysia 5.6 4.0 UK 3.0 2.1 100.0% 71.8 All other, net 28.2 100.0% |
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24 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 Global Fund Global Fund Management Discussion Longleaf Partners Global Fund returned 3.9% in its first quarter of operation, trailing the MSCI World Index return of 7.9%. The primary reason for the underperformance was the high cash balance from shareholder purchases at the first of the year. Cumulative Returns at March 31, 2013 Since Inception 12/27/12 1Q Global Fund 3.90% 3.90% MSCI World Index 7.92 7.73 See page 26 for additional performance information. Southeastern's disciplined approach of buying securities at a significant discount to a conservative appraisal prevented us from investing much of the Fund's cash following the year-end launch. We temporarily closed the Global Fund in January. Since then, the Fund has gradually become more fully invested as more companies met our criteria of business, people and price. As of April 16, the Fund re-opened to new investors. Most holdings had positive performance in the first quarter. DIRECTV continued to grow its cash flow through pricing in the U.S. satellite business and increasing subscribers in Latin America. The stock rose 13% as management used excess cash to shrink undervalued shares at a 16% annualized rate and walked away from bidding for Vivendi's GVT, a Brazilian internet and phone business. The Fund's insurance holdings were positive performers in the quarter. Bermuda-based reinsurer Everest RE returned 15%. Earnings and operations showed strong progress in the past two quarters. The company bought in 4% of its discounted shares. Fairfax Financial Holdings was another top performer after it appreciated 9%. The company reported strong fourth quarter earnings after its equity portfolio rallied and it booked gains on government bond sales, as well as claims management company Cunningham Lindsey. The price of Mondelez, the snack business that was spun out of Kraft last fall, rose 21% with attention placed on the company by Trian's newly-held stake. Few names declined in the quarter, with most down only slightly. Level(3) lost 12%. Although the company achieved its goal of 2% sequential sales growth, extra costs reduced operating income versus expectations. Management lowered EBITDA guidance accordingly. Given our disappointment over the last several years in Level(3)'s results, we encouraged the company to add Peter van Oppen to the board, and his appointment became effective during the quarter. Peter owns a private investment firm focused on technology and telecommunications and has specific knowledge of both long haul and enterprise businesses. Additionally, his financial background and experience on multiple boards will bring added discipline. In mid-March, Jim Crowe announced his plan to resign, and by mid-April, COO Jeff Storey was appointed the new CEO. The solid board, combined with Jeff's experience and operational focus, make us optimistic about the value of this company's assets being recognized over time. Hong Kong-based conglomerate Cheung Kong declined 4%. Broad fears over Chinese and Hong Kong real estate prices impacted the company, which has minimal financial leverage. Despite heavy government crackdown on prices, including increased mortgage rates and stamp duties, Cheung Kong has low cost inventory that will enable it to profit even at much lower real estate prices. Cheung Kong actually raised its sales targets, expecting to sell 30% more Hong Kong residential property than last year. Cheung Kong Chairman KS Li is personally buying shares. |
Global Fund Longleaf Partners Funds . 25 The market volatility late in the quarter gave us an opportunity to fill out a number of positions in the Fund. With over 87% of the Fund invested, we have set much of the foundation for successful long-term compounding. We own companies with strong market positions and financial strength, and we have partnered with management teams who are driving value growth across the majority of our holdings. ... we have set much of the foundation for successful long-term compounding. |
26 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 Global Fund Performance History Comparison of Change in Value of $10,000 Investment Since Inception December 27, 2012 $11,000 Global Fund MSCI World Index $10,792 10,500 $10,390 10,000 $10,000 invested on 12/27/12 Inception 9,500 Jan 13 Feb 13 Mar 13 Returns for the Periods Ended March 31, 2013 Global Fund MSCI World Index Since Inception 12/27/12 3.90% 7.92 1Q 3.90% 7.73 Past performance does not predict future performance, Fund prices fluctuate, and the value of an investment at redemption may be worth more or less than the purchase price. The Fund's performance results in the table shown above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Fund performance and that of the MSCI World Index is shown with all dividends and distributions reinvested. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Please call (800)445-9469 or visit longleafpartners.com for more current performance information. The annualized expense ratio for the Longleaf Partners Global Fund is 1.65% (2.19% before fee waiver). The risks associated with an investment in the Longleaf Partners Global Fund are detailed in the Prospectus. These risks include stock market risk, investment selection risk, corporate ownership risk, non-diversification risk, non-US investment risk, and focused investment risk. Distributed by: Rafferty Capital Markets, LLC. |
Global Fund Longleaf Partners Funds . 27 Portfolio Summary Portfolio Changes January 1, 2013 through Portfolio Holdings at March 31, 2013 March 31, 2013 Net Assets New Holdings Investments 87.6% All positions new in 2013 Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited 6.7 Eliminations Chesapeake Energy Corporation 6.3 None Hochtief AG 5.7 Loews Corporation 5.6 DIRECTV 5.4 FedEx Corporation 5.0 Murphy Oil Corporation 4.9 EXOR S.p.A. 4.7 Genting Berhad 4.7 Everest Re Group, Ltd. 4.7 Cheung Kong Holdings Limited 4.6 TNT Express NV 4.6 CNH Global N.V. 4.6 Level(3) Communications, Inc. 4.6 Guinness Peat Group Plc 4.5 Mondelez International, Inc. 4.3 The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation 3.0 Henderson Land Development Company Limited 1.7 Melco International Development Limited 0.8 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. 0.8 Berkshire Hathaway Inc. 0.4 Cash Reserves 15.6 Other Assets and Liabilities, net (3.2) 100.0% |
28 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 Global Fund Portfolio of Investments Common Stock Share Quantity Market Value % of Net Assets Air Freight & Logistics FedEx Corporation (United States) 14,407 $1,414,767 5.0% TNT Express NV (Netherlands) 176,900 1,296,613 4.6 2,711,380 9.6 Capital Markets The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (United States) 29,994 839,532 3.0 Construction & Engineering Hochtief AG (Germany) 24,608 1,600,536 5.7 Diversified Financial Services EXOR S.p.A. (Italy) 47,700 1,332,337 4.7 Diversified Telecommunication Services Level(3) Communications, Inc.* (United States) 63,027 1,278,818 4.6 Food Products Mondelez International, Inc. (United States) 39,718 1,215,768 4.3 Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Genting Berhad (Malaysia) 405,849 1,315,913 4.7 Melco International Development Limited (Hong Kong) 131,388 227,484 0.8 1,543,397 5.5 Industrial Conglomerates Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Netherlands) 7,217 213,563 0.8 Insurance Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - Class B* (United States) 1,033 107,639 0.4 Everest Re Group, Ltd. (Bermuda) 10,104 1,312,105 4.7 Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Canada) 4,802 1,875,042 6.7 Loews Corporation (United States) 35,615 1,569,553 5.6 4,864,339 17.4 Machinery CNH Global N.V.* (Netherlands) 31,312 1,293,812 4.6 Media DIRECTV* (United States) 26,809 1,517,657 5.4 Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Chesapeake Energy Corporation (United States) 86,400 1,763,424 6.3 Murphy Oil Corporation (United States) 21,408 1,364,332 4.9 3,127,756 11.2 Real Estate Management & Development Cheung Kong Holdings Limited (Hong Kong) 88,029 1,299,589 4.6 Henderson Land Development Company Limited (Hong Kong) 69,000 471,997 1.7 1,771,586 6.3 |
Global Fund Longleaf Partners Funds . 29 at March 31, 2013 (Unaudited) Common Stock Share Quantity Market Value % of Net Assets Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Guinness Peat Group Plc* (New Zealand) Total Common Stock (Cost $23,703,020) 2,527,300 $ 1,268,757 24,579,238 4.5% 87.6 Short-Term Obligations Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank, 0.01% due 4/1/13, Repurchase price $4,392,005 (Collateral: $3,935,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 0.96% due 5/15/19, Value $4,480,663) (Cost $4,392,000) Principal Amount 4,392,000 4,392,000 15.6 Total Investments (Cost $28,095,020)(a) 28,971,238 103.2 Other Assets and Liabilities, Net (883,836) (3.2) Net Assets $28,087,402 100.0% Net asset value per share $ 10.39 * Non-income producing security. (a) Also represents aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes. Net unrealized appreciation of $876,218 consists of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of $1,176,707 and $(300,489), respectively. Note: Country listed in parenthesis after each company indicates location of headquarters. Country Weightings Common Stock Net Assets United States 45.0% 39.5% Netherlands 11.4 10.0 Hong Kong 8.2 7.1 Canada 7.6 6.7 Germany 6.5 5.7 Italy 5.4 4.7 Malaysia 5.4 4.7 Bermuda 5.3 4.7 New Zealand 5.2 4.5 100.0% 87.6 All other, net 12.4 100.0% |
30 . Quarterly Report 1Q 2013 Fund Information The following additional information may be obtained for free by calling (800)445-9469, Option 1, or visiting longleafpartners.com, or on the SEC's website at sec.gov. Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures A description of Longleaf's Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures is included in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). Proxy Voting Record Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is contained in Form N-PX. Quarterly Portfolio Holdings Longleaf files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q, which is available on the SEC's website, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Please call (800) SEC-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. In addition to Form N-Q, Longleaf publishes reports for each calendar quarter. These reports include complete schedules of portfolio holdings, as well as performance updates and management discussion. We furnish Longleaf's Quarterly Reports in lieu of Form N-Q to shareholders who request information about our first and third quarter portfolio holdings, and Semi-Annual and Annual Reports for requests related to the second and fourth quarters, respectively. Fund Trustees Additional information about Fund Trustees is included in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). |
Longleaf Partners Funds . 31 Service Directory Call (800)445-9469 Fund Information . Option 1 To request a printed Prospectus, Summary Prospectus (longleafpartners.com/mutual_fund_documents/ prospectus), Statement of Additional Information (including Longleaf's Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures), financial report, application or other Fund information from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Daily Fund Prices . Option 2 For automated reporting 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Account Information . Option 3 For account balance and transaction activity, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Please have your Fund number (see below) and account number ready to access your investment information. Shareholder Inquiries . Option 0 To request action on your existing account from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Correspondence By regular mail: By express mail or overnight courier: Longleaf Partners Funds Longleaf Partners Funds P.O. Box 9694 c/o BNY Mellon Providence, RI 02940-9694 4400 Computer Drive Westborough, MA 01581 (800)445-9469 Published Daily Price Quotations Below are the common references for searching printed or electronic media to find daily NAVs of the Funds. Transfer Agent Status to Abbreviation Symbol Cusip Fund Number New Investors Partners LLPFX 543069108 133 Open Sm-Cap LLSCX 543069207 134 Closed 7/31/97 Intl LLINX 543069405 136 Open Global LLGLX 543069504 137 Open |
Our Governing Principles We will treat your investment as if it were our own. We will remain significant investors in Longleaf Partners Funds. We will invest for the long term, while striving to maximize returns and minimize business, financial, purchasing power, regulatory and market risks. We will choose each equity investment based on its discount from our appraisal of corporate intrinsic value, its financial strength, its management, its competitive position, and our assessment of its future earnings potential. We will focus our assets in our best ideas. We will not impose loads or 12b-1 charges on mutual fund shareholders. We will consider closing to new investors if closing would benefit existing clients. We will discourage short-term speculators and market timers. We will continue our efforts to enhance shareholder services. We will communicate with our investment partners as candidly as possible. |