Lazard Global Thematic Equity 3Q14

Lazard
Global Thematic Equity
3Q14
Factsheet
Performance
(%; gross of fees; through 30 September 2014)
Annualized
3 Months
YTD
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
Lazard Global Thematic Equity
-2.13
4.55
11.55
14.30
8.91
10 Years
9.34
MSCI World Index
-2.16
3.89
12.20
17.93
10.86
7.12
Performance is preliminary, presented gross of fees, and reported in US dollars. Please refer to “GIPS® Composite Information” for the most recent final performance and additional information, including net-of-fees results. The performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Strategy Description
Lazard Global Thematic Equity investment approach is a long-only, style-agnostic investment discipline focusing on long-term investment returns with low absolute risk. The portfolio is based on a series of 8–12 investment themes, not the benchmark. Tracking error is
therefore not a managed factor. The portfolio comprises 80–120 securities of companies represented in the MSCI World Index and the
emerging markets, with a market capitalization of generally $1 billion or greater. The strategy is closed to new investors.
Investment Characteristics¹
Allocations (%)2
Lazard
Weighting
(Equity)*
Lazard
MSCI World
Index
Number of Securities
110
1,615
Secure Streams
15.2
Weighted Average Market Cap ($B)
87.3
95.2
Information In Systems: Asset Light
14.5
Annual Alpha (5 yr)
-0.7
N/A
Information In Systems: R&D Productivity
13.3
Beta (5 yr)
0.9
N/A
National Platforms
11.8
Price/Earnings
19.3
17.9
Information In Systems: Asset Heavy
11.4
Return on Equity (%)
13.3
12.0
Gas & Oil
10.1
Turnover – Trailing 12 Months (%)
11.0
N/A
Japan (Antimatter)
8.7
Assets Under Management ($B)*
19.2
N/A
Internet Giants
6.7
Information In Systems: Regulated
4.4
Gold & Precious Metals
2.6
Other
1.3
* As of 30 June 2014
Theme
* Excluding cash, as cash is not viewed as a strategic asset
Top Ten Holdings2
SF00085
Company
Lazard (%)
Sector
Theme
Prudential
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing
1.9
Financials
National Platforms
1.7
Financials
National Platforms
Microsoft
1.6
Information Technology
Information In Systems: Asset Light
Oracle
1.6
Information Technology
Information In Systems: Asset Heavy
EMC
1.5
Information Technology
Information In Systems: Asset Heavy
Amgen
1.5
Health Care
Information In Systems: R&D Productivity
McKesson
1.4
Health Care
Information In Systems: Asset Light
Visa
1.4
Information Technology
Internet Giants
Comcast
1.4
Consumer Discretionary
Secure Streams
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
1.4
Health Care
Information in Systems: R&D Productivity
Lazard Global Thematic Equity
Notes
1 ­Statistics are represented by the composite performance, relative to the benchmark noted. Investment characteristics are based upon a portfolio that represents the proposed investment for
a fully discretionary account. Source: Lazard, MSCI
2 The allocations and specific securities mentioned are based upon a portfolio that represents the proposed investment for a fully discretionary account. Allocations and specific securities are
subject to change. The allocations and securities mentioned are not necessarily held by Lazard for all client portfolios, and their mention should not be considered a recommendation or solicitation to purchase or sell these securities. It should not be assumed that any investment in these securities was, or will prove to be, profitable, or that the investment decisions we make in the
future will be profitable or equal to the investment performance of securities referenced herein. There is no assurance that any securities referenced herein are currently held in the portfolio or
that securities sold have not been repurchased. The securities mentioned may not represent the entire portfolio.
Important Information
Published on 23 October 2014.
Equity securities will fluctuate in price; the value of your investment will thus fluctuate, and this may result in a loss. Securities in certain non-domestic countries may be less liquid, more volatile,
and less subject to governmental supervision than in one’s home market. The values of these securities may be affected by changes in currency rates, application of a country’s specific tax laws,
changes in government administration, and economic and monetary policy. Emerging-market securities carry special risks, such as less developed or less efficient trading markets, a lack of company information, and differing auditing and legal standards. The securities markets of emerging-market countries can be extremely volatile; performance can also be influenced by political, social,
and economic factors affecting companies in emerging-market countries.
Certain information included herein is derived by Lazard in part from an MSCI index or indices (the “Index Data”). However, MSCI has not reviewed this product or report, and does not endorse
or express any opinion regarding this product or report or any analysis or other information contained herein or the author or source of any such information or analysis. MSCI makes no express
or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any Index Data or data derived therefrom. The MSCI Index Data may not be further redistributed or
used as a basis for other indices or any securities or financial products.
GIPS Composite Information
Composite Name
Benchmark
Reporting Date
Composite Inception Date
Reporting Currency
and composite assets is due to the removal of Global Thematic ex Australia accounts. As these
accounts had mirrored the Global Thematic strategy, they were subsequently removed due to a
tactical shift into Australian securities.
Lazard Global Thematic Equity
MSCI World Index
30 June 2014
1 October 2003
US Dollar
Fee Schedule
Composite Description
The composite returns represent the total returns of all fully discretionary, fee-paying portfolios
with a Global Thematic Equity investment mandate.
Lazard’s standard fee schedule for Global Thematic Equity accounts is 0.80% on the first $100
million of assets and 0.65% of the balance. (This fee schedule may be presented in non-US
local currency equivalents based on prevailing exchange rates.) Actual account fees, inclusive
of performance-based fees (if applicable) are used in the construction of composite net of fee
performance unless otherwise noted. A complete list and description of all Lazard composites is
available upon request.
Calculation of Performance Returns
Benchmark Information
Lazard’s account inclusion policy is the first full month or the end of the month in which the
account is fully invested. The returns of the individual portfolios within the composite are timeweighted, based upon monthly portfolio valuations, and include the reinvestment of all earnings
as of the payment date. The composite returns are asset-weighted based upon beginning period
market values. Additional information regarding policies for valuing portfolios, calculating performance, and preparing compliant presentations are available upon request. The percentage
of composite non fee paying accounts for each annual period end are as follows: 2013, 5.9%;
2012, 4.2%; 2011, 3.4%; 2010, 3.7%; 2009, 3.2%; 2008, 0.9%; 2007, 1.0%; 2006 - 2003, 0.0%.
In the current period, 6.3% of this composite comprises non fee paying accounts. For these
accounts, net of fee performance has been calculated using the standard fee schedule for the
Global Thematic Equity strategy. Composite returns are shown before the deduction of taxes and
custody fees (except for mutual funds which includes all fees). The composite and benchmark
returns are reported net of foreign withholding taxes on dividends, interest and capital gains.
The composite returns presented represent past performance and is not a reliable indicator of
future results, which may vary. As of December 31, 2003, the change in the number of accounts
The MSCI World Index (Net) is an arithmetic, market value-weighted average return net of dividends taxation, which is derived from equities of EAFE Index countries plus equities from Canada
and the United States. The Index is compiled by Morgan Stanley Capital International.
GIPS Compliance and Verification Status
Lazard Asset Management claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards
(GIPS®) and has prepared and presented this report in compliance with the GIPS standards. Lazard
Asset Management has been independently verified for the period of January 1, 1993 through
December 31, 2013. The verification reports are available upon request. Verification assesses
whether (1) the firm has complied with all the composite construction requirements of the GIPS
standards on a firm-wide basis and (2) the firm’s policies and procedures are designed to calculate
and present performance in compliance with the GIPS standards. Verification does not ensure the
accuracy of any specific composite presentation. Lazard Asset Management is the “Firm” to which
the GIPS Standards apply (Frankfurt office included in Firm definition as of January 1, 2003). GIPS
is a registered trademark of CFA Institute. CFA Institute has not been involved in the preparation or
review of this presentation. The composite creation date is October 2003.
Calendar
Annualized
QTD
YTD
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
1 YR
3 YR
5 YR
10 YR
Since
Inception
Lazard Rate of Return (%; Gross of Fees)
6.15
6.83
18.60
14.37
-5.36
10.25
30.36
-35.85
19.54
23.99
20.33
12.99
21.23
9.82
11.97
9.66
10.32
Lazard Rate of Return (%; Net of Fees)
6.00
6.52
17.97
13.62
-5.94
9.44
29.68
-36.26
19.11
23.10
19.91
12.91
20.52
9.19
11.26
9.06
9.76
Benchmark (%; Rate of Return)
4.86
6.18
26.68
15.83
-5.54
11.76
29.99
-40.71
9.04
20.07
9.49
14.72
24.05
11.81
14.99
7.25
8.41
Composite Standard Deviation (3-yr. Ann.)
13.03
12.86
15.37
18.55
22.25
20.97
17.68
10.13
10.30
—
—
Benchmark Standard Deviation (3-yr. Ann.)
13.56
13.54
16.74
20.15
23.72
21.40
17.02
8.10
7.64
—
—
32
36
45
48
46
41
34
29
12
6
5
0.12
0.35
0.29
0.46
0.42
1.09
0.82
0.61
0.34
0.63
N/A
898.9
452.2
77.6
76.5
# of Portfolios
Composite Dispersion (Asset Wtd. Std. Dev.)
Composite Assets (USD Millions)
Total Firm Assets (USD Billions)
10992.6 12444.3 16172.7 16536.4 18630.5 14734.2 8711.7 10808.1 2608.0
177.4
161.6
148.3
124.4
140.6
116.5
79.8
126.9
97.7
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