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as of June 30, 2008 |
| Small-Mid Cap Core Portfolio |
| Investment Management Team |
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| Investment Philosophy and
Approach |
- Bottom-up stock selection
- In-depth, independent fundamental research
- High-quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages
- Disciplined valuation approach applying multiple valuation
measures
- Long-term vision, resulting in low portfolio turnover
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| Defining Characteristics |
- Seek to achieve returns of the Russell 2500 Index with S&P
500® Index risk
- Focus on high-quality companies; the Next Generation
of Blue Chips
- Manage risk through diversification of sectors and focus on
companies with low business and financial risk
- Structure portfolios for higher quality, superior growth,
and better value
- Maintain average capitalization in line with the Russell 2500
Index
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| Investment Process |
| Screening |
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We screen a broad universe of 8,000 companies for the following
criteria:
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- Strong, consistent growth
- Low-debt balance sheet
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- High profitability
- Rising free cash flow
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| Fundamental Research |
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Fundamental research process:
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Develop independent conviction in:
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- Qualitative industry and business assessment
- Financial analysis
- Valuation modeling
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- Sustainability of competitive advantages
- Management's commitment to shareholders
- Superior return opportunity
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| Construction & Management |
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Diversification guidelines:
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Holding period:
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- 25 to 35 securities
- Economic sectors +/- 10% of Russell 2500 Index
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- Generally, three to four years
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| Top 10 Holdings* |
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Church & Dwight |
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Jack Henry & Associates |
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Copart |
Landstar System |
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Digital River |
Pediatrix Medical Group |
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Donaldson |
Philadelphia Consolidated |
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Exterran Holdings |
Teleflex |
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| Sector Diversification* |
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| Portfolio Characteristics* |
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KAR
Small-Mid
Cap Core |
Russell
2500
Index |
Description‡ |
| Quality |
| Return on Equity—Past Five Years |
20.1% |
14.0% |
More Profitable |
| Long-Term Debt/Total Capital |
36.7% |
44.2% |
Less Financial Risk |
| Interest Expense Coverage |
6.9 x |
5.0 x |
Less Financial Risk |
| Earnings Variance—Past Ten Years |
45.5% |
77.0% |
More Dependable |
| S&P Stock Ranking (A+, A, A-) |
43.0% |
13.0% |
Better Quality |
| Growth |
| Earnings Per Share Growth—Past Five
Years |
19.4% |
17.3% |
Higher Earnings Growth |
| Earnings Per Share Growth—Past Ten
Years |
18.6% |
10.8% |
Higher Earnings Growth |
| Dividend Per Share Growth—Past Five
Years |
14.5% |
13.1% |
Higher Income Growth |
| Dividend Per Share Growth—Past Ten
Years |
13.9% |
7.1% |
Higher Income Growth |
| Capital Generation—(ROE x {1-Payout}) |
17.1% |
11.8% |
Faster Business Growth |
| Value |
| P/E Ratio—Trailing 12 Months |
18.6 x |
20.0 x |
Better Value |
| Dividend Yield |
1.0% |
1.5% |
Comparable Income |
| Free Cash Flow Yield |
5.0% |
2.2% |
Better Value |
| Market Characteristics |
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| $ Weighted Average Market Cap—Four
Qtr. Average |
$3.0 B |
$2.8 B |
Comparable Size |
| Largest Market Cap—Four
Qtr. Average |
$6.7 B |
$14.4 B |
Comparable Size |
| Annualized Standard Deviation—Since
Inception† |
14.4% |
17.9% |
Less Market Risk |
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| Risk-Return Analysis‡ |
| Inception† - June 30, 2008 |
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Rate
of
Return (%) |
Standard
Deviation (%) |
Alpha (%) |
Beta |
| Annualized |
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| KAR Small-Mid Cap Core (Gross) |
10.19 |
14.42 |
1.39 |
0.68 |
| KAR Small-Mid Cap Core (Net)§ |
9.10 |
14.39 |
0.38 |
0.68 |
| Russell 2500
Index |
11.00 |
17.92 |
0.00 |
1.00 |
| Russell 2000® Index |
9.28 |
18.87 |
-1.79 |
1.05 |
| S&P 500®
Index |
9.45 |
14.72 |
0.46 |
0.72 |
| Russell 2500 Growth Index |
8.28 |
24.33 |
-3.53 |
1.28 |
| Russell 2500
Value Index |
12.31 |
15.42 |
2.60 |
0.79 |
| Citigroup 3-Month T-Bill |
3.91 |
0.78 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
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| Historical Returns |
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KAR
Small-Mid
Cap Core
(Gross) |
KAR
Small-Mid
Cap Core
(Net)§ |
Russell
2500
Index |
Annualized Returns (%)* as of June 30, 2008 |
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| Second Quarter |
-0.66 |
-0.90 |
-1.39 |
| Year to Date |
-14.98 |
-15.41 |
-8.11 |
| One Year |
-19.07 |
-19.88 |
-14.28 |
| Three Years |
1.60 |
0.60 |
4.94 |
| Five Years |
5.75 |
4.69 |
11.49 |
| Seven Years |
1.82 |
0.80 |
7.07 |
| Ten Years |
5.60 |
4.55 |
7.50 |
| Inception† |
10.19 |
9.10 |
11.00 |
| Annual Returns (%) |
| 2007 |
0.35 |
-0.66 |
1.38 |
| 2006 |
13.83 |
12.71 |
16.17 |
| 2005 |
3.13 |
2.09 |
8.11 |
| 2004 |
14.19 |
13.03 |
18.29 |
| 2003 |
24.81 |
23.60 |
45.51 |
| 2002 |
-16.98 |
-17.83 |
-17.79 |
| 2001 |
5.06 |
4.03 |
1.22 |
| 2000 |
23.80 |
22.58 |
4.27 |
| 1999 |
6.09 |
5.06 |
24.15 |
| 1998 |
21.39 |
20.20 |
0.38 |
| 1997 |
20.82 |
19.63 |
24.36 |
| 1996 |
27.00 |
25.74 |
19.03 |
| 1995 |
17.47 |
16.30 |
31.70 |
| 1994 |
2.75 |
1.74 |
-1.06 |
| 1993 |
20.00 |
18.84 |
16.54 |
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| Disclosure |
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Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC has prepared and presented this report in compliance with the Global Investment Performance
Standards (GIPS®).
Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Phoenix Investment Partners, Ltd., is a registered investment adviser
under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC manages a variety of equity and fixed-income strategies
focusing exclusively on securities the firm defines as high quality. Additional information regarding the firm’s policies and procedures for calculating and
reporting performance is available upon request. The firm maintains a complete list and description of composites, which is available upon request.
The composite is defined as all non-taxable, fully discretionary, non-wrap fee Small-Mid Cap Core Portfolios (including cash) under management for at least
one full quarter. The minimum account size for this composite is $250,000. For comparison purposes, the composite is measured against the Russell 2500™
Index. The Russell 2500™ Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of the 2,500 smallest companies in the Russell Universe, which comprises the 3,000
largest U.S. companies. The index is calculated on a total-return basis with dividends reinvested. The composite was created in July 2000. There was a
personnel change in January 1998. No alteration of the composite as presented here has occurred because of this change.
For periods prior to July 1, 2000, the Small-Mid Cap Core composite calculations have been linked to the firm’s Small Cap Core composite performance, which
represents all taxable and non-taxable, fully discretionary Small Cap Core Portfolios (including cash) under management for at least one full quarter. Beginning
on July 1, 2000, only non-taxable Small-Mid Cap Core Portfolios are included in the composite.
The performance information is supplied for reference. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Results will vary among accounts. The U.S. dollar
is the currency used to express performance. Returns are presented gross of management fees and net of transaction fees and include the reinvestment of all
income. Trade date accounting is used. Performance has been calculated by geometrically linking monthly returns with accounts entering and exiting the
composite quarterly.
Gross annual returns will be reduced by investment management fees and other expenses that may be incurred in the management of the account. Net annual
returns have been calculated after the deduction of an assumed maximum annual fee of 1%. The effect on performance would grow at a compounded rate.
Over a five year period, if a $250,000 portfolio had an annual return of 10%, it would grow to $402,628. The net compounded effect of a 1% annual investment
management fee would total $17,972 and result in a portfolio value of $384,656. A fee schedule is available upon request and is described in Part II of the
firm’s ADV.
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Total Firm
Assets
($ Millions) |
Total
Composite
Assets
($ Millions) |
Accounts
at
Year-End |
Percentage
of Non-
Fee-Paying
Accounts |
Gross
Annual
Return (%) |
Net
Annual
Return (%) |
Russell
2500 Index
Annual
Return (%) |
Annual
Standard
Deviation (%) |
| 1998 |
4,160 |
45 |
39 |
0 |
21.39 |
20.20 |
0.38 |
2.74 |
| 1999 |
5,381 |
102 |
84 |
0 |
6.09 |
5.06 |
24.15 |
2.58 |
| 2000 |
6,686 |
12 |
14 |
0 |
23.80 |
22.58 |
4.27 |
2.74 |
| 2001 |
8,384 |
103 |
28 |
0 |
5.06 |
4.03 |
1.22 |
0.75 |
| 2002 |
8,612 |
118 |
41 |
0 |
-16.98 |
-17.83 |
-17.79 |
0.23 |
| 2003 |
10,262 |
96 |
35 |
0 |
24.81 |
23.60 |
45.51 |
0.64 |
| 2004 |
10,320 |
95 |
37 |
0 |
14.19 |
13.03 |
18.29 |
0.58 |
| 2005 |
8,533 |
85 |
26 |
0 |
3.13 |
2.09 |
8.11 |
0.23 |
| 2006 |
6,523 |
59 |
19 |
0 |
13.83 |
12.71 |
16.17 |
0.19 |
| 2007 |
5,392 |
51 |
16 |
0 |
0.35 |
-0.66 |
1.38 |
0.57 |
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If applicable, the annual standard deviation presented is an asset-weighted calculation of performance dispersion for accounts in the composite
year.
The Russell 2500™ Index is a trademark/service mark of Frank Russell Company. Russell® is a trademark of Frank Russell Company. |
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