- Kempen
- Kempen European Sustainable Equity Fund NV
Kempen European Sustainable Equity Fund NV
Profile
Investments in the fund are screened by an independent data provider to assess compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. KESEF will only invest in companies with an ESG rating of at least BB or a similar rating. On June 28, 2021, the name of this fund was changed from Kempen European Sustainable Value Creation Fund NV into Kempen European Sustainable Equity Fund NV.
Management team
Performance per 2022-04-30 (rebased)
Performance per 2022-04-30
Fund | Benchmark | |
---|---|---|
1 month | -1.2 % | -0.6 % |
3 months | -2.8 % | -2.8 % |
This year | -9.7 % | -5.9 % |
2019 | 29.9 % | 26.0 % |
2020 | 5.1 % | -3.3 % |
2021 | 32.3 % | 25.1 % |
1 year (on annual basis) | 9.8 % | 6.5 % |
3 years (on annual basis) i | 11.6 % | 7.0 % |
Since inception (on annual basis) i | 9.2 % | 6.0 % |
Key figures
Total fund size | EUR 532.82 M 2022-04-30 |
Share class size | EUR 532.82 M 2022-04-30 |
Number of shares | 3,828,717 2022-04-30 |
Net Asset Value i | EUR 131.29 2022-05-19 |
Transaction price i | EUR 131.69 2022-05-19 |
Fund characteristics per 2022-04-30
Fund | Benchmark | |
---|---|---|
Number of holdings | 33 | 428 |
Dividend yield i | 2.16 % | 2.93 % |
Weighted average market capitalization i | EUR 71,987 M | EUR 89,250 M |
P/E ratio i | 19.35 | |
Active share i | 83.53 % |
The information in this document provides insufficient information for an investment decision. Please read the Key Investor Document (available in Dutch) and the prospectus (available in English). These documents are available on the website of KCM (www.kempen.com/en/asset-management). The information on the website is (partly) available in Dutch and English. The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance provides no guarantee for the future.
Developments per 2022-04-30
The financial, consumer staples and materials sectors made the largest positive contributions to the return, while the biggest negative contribution came from the healthcare sector. The allocation and selection effects were negative for the month.
Mowi, Novo Nordisk and Chr. Hansen accounted for the largest positive contributions to the result. Mowi reported biomass volumes for the quarter that were in line with expectations. Combined with the highest-ever price for salmon, this should result in record profits for the salmon producer. Mowi had already paid a special dividend at the start of the year in anticipation of these developments.
ASML, Lonza Group and BE Semiconductor Industries made the biggest negative contributions to the result. ASML published its quarterly results. The chip machine manufacturer from Veldhoven retained its revenue forecast for the year but expects margins to be lower. This is because its contracts were concluded some time ago and ASML cannot easily pass on the higher prices for materials to its customers.
No changes were made to the portfolio in April.
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What kind of companies do we seek?
We seek profitable companies undergoing structural growth that will create shareholder value in the long term alongside a clear social mandate.
The best results are achieved if the interests of all the stakeholders are aligned. This requires not only products and services but also operations to be in line with the wishes and requirements of society (licence to operate). Moreover, the companies need to have sufficient opportunities for growth to be able to invest at an attractive return (innovation and expansion). In order to sustain earnings growth over the long term, companies need to enjoy sustainable competitive advantages compared to existing and new competitors (strong strategic position).
The role of management
We expect management to pursue a long-term strategy in addition to conducting sound day-to-day management. The risks and opportunities relating to ESG need to be clearly incorporated, backed up by sensible investment plans that respond to long-term trends and match the company’s strategic positioning and growth opportunities.
Quality and valuation
We believe the selected companies are above-average quality in terms of strategy and operations and are capable of creating long-term value for all stakeholders. Depending on the absolute valuation of their equities, they could form an interesting long-term addition to the portfolio.
ESG
ESG MSCI ratings
The portfolio has a clear overweight in the leaders (AAA/AA) and does not invest in the laggards (B/CCC).
Source: MSCI
KCM versus Sustainalytics ESG risk rating
The portfolio is not invested in companies with a high or severe ESG risk according to the KCM risk rating.
Source: Sustainalytics. KESVC* according to KCM ESG risk rating, KESVC** and MSCI Europe according to Sustainalytics ESG risk rating
SDG Solutions Exposure
The SDG Solutions Assessment identifies a product or service category’s contribution or obstruction towards attaining each of 15 individual sustainability objectives. A company has a score between -10 (significant obstruction) and +10 (significant contribution). The SDG Solutions score for the portfolio is 3.0 versus 0.7 for the benchmark.
Source: ISS
The information in this document provides insufficient information for an investment decision. Please read the Key Investor Document (available in Dutch) and the prospectus (available in English). These documents are available on the website of KCM (www.kempen.com/en/asset-management). The information on the website is (partly) available in Dutch and English. The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance provides no guarantee for the future.
Performance per 2022-04-30 (rebased)
Performance per 2022-04-30
Fund | Benchmark | |
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1 month | -1.2 % | -0.6 % |
3 months | -2.8 % | -2.8 % |
This year | -9.7 % | -5.9 % |
2019 | 29.9 % | 26.0 % |
2020 | 5.1 % | -3.3 % |
2021 | 32.3 % | 25.1 % |
1 year (on annual basis) | 9.8 % | 6.5 % |
3 years (on annual basis) i | 11.6 % | 7.0 % |
Since inception (on annual basis) i | 9.2 % | 6.0 % |
Dividends
Distributing | Yes |
Last dividend | EUR 1.72 |
Ex-date last dividend | 2022-02-28 |
Number of distributions per year | 1 |
Dividend calendar |
Risk analysis (ex post) per 2022-04-30
3 years | Since inception | |
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Maximum drawdown i | -18.85 % | -12.33 % |
The information in this document provides insufficient information for an investment decision. Please read the Key Investor Document (available in Dutch) and the prospectus (available in English). These documents are available on the website of KCM (www.kempen.com/en/asset-management). The information on the website is (partly) available in Dutch and English. The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance provides no guarantee for the future.
Top 5 contribution (2022-04-30)
Contribution i | Performance i | |
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Mowi | 0.47 % | 11.02 % |
Novo Nordisk | 0.35 % | 8.46 % |
AstraZeneca | 0.25 % | 6.09 % |
Chr. Hansen Holdings A/S | 0.25 % | 11.33 % |
Unilever PLC | 0.19 % | 8.12 % |
Bottom 5 contribution (2022-04-30)
Contribution i | Performance i | |
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BE Semiconductor Industries | -0.70 % | -24.56 % |
Lonza | -0.51 % | -13.96 % |
ASML | -0.41 % | -10.16 % |
Siemens Healthineers | -0.39 % | -8.85 % |
Kion | -0.35 % | -11.23 % |
Geographic allocation (2022-04-30)
Top 10 holdings (2022-04-30)
Sector allocation (2022-04-30)
The information in this document provides insufficient information for an investment decision. Please read the Key Investor Document (available in Dutch) and the prospectus (available in English). These documents are available on the website of KCM (www.kempen.com/en/asset-management). The information on the website is (partly) available in Dutch and English. The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance provides no guarantee for the future.
Environmental and/or social characteristics promoted
We commit to the goals of the Paris Agreement. This encompasses short-term objectives (2025), a mid-term ambition (2030) and a long-term commitment to be a net zero investor by 2050. By 2025, we aim to be aligned with a path to achieving the Paris Agreement and Dutch Klimaatakkoord. We follow the pathway in line with the EU Paris Aligned Benchmark. At all times, we want to be below the Paris Aligned Benchmark.
Fund carbon emission targets
Morningstar sustainability rating
ESG Investment process
In the investment process we assess the ESG profile of a company. We look at each company on a case-by-case basis, taking into account material risks in a given industry in combination with the company’s respective risk exposure, practices and disclosure. This includes an assessment of good governance practices. The investee companies are rated for governance aspects using external research as well as making internal assessments. Furthermore, we look into the company’s exposure to past controversies and future ESG opportunities. Based on the fundamental ESG analysis we form an opinion on the quality of a company’s ESG profile and award a score (1-5). We apply adequate due diligence measures when selecting the assets and such due diligence measures take into account ESG related risks as it could help to enhance long-term risk adjusted returns for investors, in accordance with the investment objectives of the Fund.
Exclusion
standards, such as UN Global Compact Framework, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights, and our Principles for Responsible Investment commitments. The Fund applies additional exclusion criteria based on product involvement and business conduct. Furthermore, the Fund excludes companies with low ESG ratings.
Key figures
Kempen criteria | Additional criteria | |
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Business conduct | ||
Human Rights | ||
Labour | ||
Environment | ||
Anti Corruption | ||
Product involvement | ||
Controversial Weapons | ||
Tobacco | ||
Thermal Coal | ||
Tar Sands | ||
Adult Entertainment | ||
Alcohol | ||
Animal Welfare & GMO | ||
Gambling | ||
Power Generation Nuclear | ||
Power Generation Carbon Intensive | ||
(Un)conventional Oil & Gas Extraction | ||
Weaponry |
The information in this document provides insufficient information for an investment decision. Please read the Key Investor Document (available in Dutch) and the prospectus (available in English). These documents are available on the website of KCM (www.kempen.com/en/asset-management). The information on the website is (partly) available in Dutch and English. The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance provides no guarantee for the future.
Ongoing charges
Management fee i | 0.500 % |
Service fee i | 0.10 % |
Expected ongoing charges i | 0.60 % |
Ongoing charges last financial year i | 0.60 % |
The information in this document provides insufficient information for an investment decision. Please read the Key Investor Document (available in Dutch) and the prospectus (available in English). These documents are available on the website of KCM (www.kempen.com/en/asset-management). The information on the website is (partly) available in Dutch and English. The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance provides no guarantee for the future.
Share class details
Share class | N |
Investor type | Institutional & Private |
Distributing | Yes |
Benchmark i | MSCI Europe Net Total Return Index |
Investment category | Sustainable Equity |
Universum | European equities |
Inception date | 2017-11-13 |
Domicile | The Netherlands |
May be offered to all investors in | The Netherlands |
UCITS status i | Yes |
Status | Open-end i |
Base currency | EUR |
Share class currency | EUR |
Administrator | BNP Paribas Securities Services S.C.A., Amsterdam branch |
Management company | Kempen Capital Management N.V. |
Depositary and custodian | BNP Paribas Securities Services S.C.A., Amsterdam branch |
Tradability
Listed | yes, listed on the NAV Trading Facility of Euronext |
Subscription/Redemption Frequency | Daily |
ISIN i | NL0012512958 |
The information in this document provides insufficient information for an investment decision. Please read the Key Investor Document (available in Dutch) and the prospectus (available in English). These documents are available on the website of KCM (www.kempen.com/en/asset-management). The information on the website is (partly) available in Dutch and English. The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance provides no guarantee for the future.
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Factsheets
Prospectus
Sustainability related disclosures
Formal documents other
The information in this document provides insufficient information for an investment decision. Please read the Key Investor Document (available in Dutch) and the prospectus (available in English). These documents are available on the website of KCM (www.kempen.com/en/asset-management). The information on the website is (partly) available in Dutch and English. The value of your investment may fluctuate. Past performance provides no guarantee for the future.