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Why is MM holding RHC?

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Why is MM holding RHC?

Hi Team Can you please explain what the rationale for holding on to RHC in the active portfolio? The stock seems to be going from bad to worse and it’s now down over 30%. You cut CTD when you realised you got it wrong, selling with a 20+% loss I’m not complaining, I just want to understand. Regards Nick

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Hi Nick,

A very fair question and while RHC is not our proudest moment the answer is straightforward;

  • If we held no position in either we would be looking to buy RHC at current levels, but not CTD
  • CTD has an external risk leading into the UK election that we were uncomfortable with, so we cut the position to reduce risk.
  • While RHC has been under pressure, we find it easier to value the sum of the parts, being property and then the operating businesses – which gives us more comfort relative to CTD.
  • On review,  we focussed too heavily on this valuation as a driver for holding. There are many other factors at play, with valuation only one piece of the puzzle.

We believe RHC is “cheap” under $50 and we are happy to remain patient for now. If our position was smaller (currently 5%), we would be averaging.

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