Eastspring Investments Japan Dynamic Fund

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1 Factsheet Singapore February 2018 All data as at 31 January 2018 unless otherwise stated Eastspring Investments Japan Dynamic Fund RATINGS Class A Morningstar Overall Rating QQQQ FUND DETAILS Fund size (mil) 432,468.2 Fund base currency Fund dealing frequency JPY Daily Net asset value (Class A) USD ISIN (Class A) Inception date (Class A) Benchmark (BM) MSCI Japan Index FUND MEASURES LU Feb-11 Number of Securities 39 * 3 year tracking error (Class A) 8.3 * 3 year sharpe ratio (Class A) 1.0 * 3 year volatility (Class A) 15.7 * Source: Morningstar SECTOR WEIGHTS (%) Financials 23.6 Consumer discretionary 20.5 Industrials 17.9 Information technology 16.7 Materials 10.3 Real estate 6.6 Utilities 3.9 Consumer staples 0.3 Cash and others 0.2 INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE This Sub-Fund aims to generate long-term capital growth through a concentrated portfolio of equities, equity-related securities, bonds, and currencies. The Sub-Fund will invest primarily in securities of companies, which are incorporated, listed in or have their area of primary activity in Japan. The Sub-Fund may also invest in depository receipts including ADRs and GDRs, convertible bonds, preference shares, warrants and fixed income securities issued by Japan entities. PERFORMANCE Calendar year returns (%) (Class A) Offer-bid Bid-bid Benchmark Returns (%) Class A 1 m 3 m YTD 1 y 3 y 5 y 10 y Since inception Offer-bid Bid-bid Benchmark : per annum. Source: Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Limited. Returns are based in USD and computed on bid-bid basis with net income reinvested, if any. Offer-bid is inclusive of sales charge which is subject to changes. Since inception returns for periods less than a year are not annualised. Calendar year returns are based on the share class performance for the year, and if the share class was incepted during a particular year, the returns shown relate to the performance of the share class since its inception to the end of that calendar year. TOP 10 HOLDINGS (%) 1. HONDA MOTOR SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP RICOH NEC JSR NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL SUMITOMO HITACHI MAZDA MOTOR 3.6 Page 1 / 8

2 SHARE CLASS DETAILS Share class Currency Net asset value Bloomberg ticker ISIN Inception date Subscription method Initial sales charges% (max) Annual management fee % (Current) A USD IOFJDYA LX LU Feb-11 Cash A USD ESJDAUH LX LU Sep-13 Cash A J JPY 1, ESJDYAJ LX LU Nov-14 Cash A S SGD ESJDASU LX LU Jan-14 Cash, SRS A S SGD ESJDASH LX LU Sep-13 Cash, SRS, CPFIS-OA# CPF C USD ESJDCUI LX LU Jul-12 Cash C USD ESJDCUH LX LU Feb-15 Cash C DY USD ESJDCDY LX LU Feb-15 Cash C E EUR ESJDYCE LX LU Nov-14 Cash C E EUR ESJDCEH LX LU Nov-14 Cash C G GBP ESJDCGG LX LU Jul-15 Cash C J JPY 1, ESJDCJJ LX LU Jul-15 Cash R USD ESJPDRU LX LU Dec-12 Cash R USD ESJDRUH LX LU Dec-14 Cash R E EUR ESJDYRE LX LU Nov-14 Cash R E EUR ESJDREH LX LU Nov-14 Cash R G GBP ESJDRGG LX LU Jun-15 Cash R G GBP ESJDRGH LX LU Dec-14 Cash R J JPY 1, ESJDRJJ LX LU Sep-15 Cash Share class Currency Annual admin fee% (max) Minimum initial investment Minimum subsequent investment Distribution frequency Ex-date Dividend per share Annual dividend yield % A USD USD1,000 USD100 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. A USD USD1,000 USD100 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. A J JPY JPY100,000 JPY10,000 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. A S SGD SGD1,000 SGD100 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. A S SGD SGD1,000 SGD100 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. C USD Nil USD10 Mil* USD1,000* N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. C USD Nil USD10 Mil* USD1,000* N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. C DY USD Nil USD10 Mil* USD1,000* Yearly 04-Jan C E EUR Nil USD10 Mil* USD1,000* N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. C E EUR Nil USD10 Mil* USD1,000* N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Factsheet Singapore February 2018 All data as at 31 January 2018 unless otherwise stated Page 2 / 8

3 Share class Currency Annual admin fee% (max) Minimum initial investment Minimum subsequent investment Distribution frequency Ex-date Dividend per share Annual dividend yield % C G GBP Nil USD10 Mil* USD1,000* N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. C J JPY Nil USD10 Mil* USD1,000* N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. R USD USD1,000 USD100 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. R USD USD1,000 USD100 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. R E EUR EUR1,000 EUR100 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. R E EUR EUR1,000 EUR100 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. R G GBP GBP1,000 GBP100 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. R G GBP GBP1,000 GBP100 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. R J JPY JPY100,000 JPY10,000 N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. Note: 1. Distributions are not guaranteed. Distributions may be paid out of distributable income, capital or both. Important Notes: (i) Payment of distributions out of capital amounts to a return or withdrawal of part of an investor s original investment or from any capital gains attributable to that original investment; and (ii) Any distributions involving payment out of the Fund s capital may result in an immediate reduction of the net asset value per share. 2. C share classes are for institutional investors only, and are not available to retail investors. R share classes are reserved for retail investors of certain distributors who have separate fee arrangements with their clients (which provide nominee facilities to investors) and to other retail investors at the discretion of the SICAV. 3. Funds with Monthly and Quarterly Distribution Frequency: Annual Dividend Yield = (Dividend amount / Reference NAV) x (No. of calendar days in a year / No. of calendar days in distribution period) x 100%. Funds with Yearly Distribution Frequency: Annual Dividend Yield = (Dividend amount / Total Net Assets) x (No. of calendar days in a year / No. of calendar days in distribution period) x 100%. "N.A." means that this share class does not distribute dividends. *Or their near equivalent in any major freely convertible currency of the amounts specified. Returns (%) Calendar year returns (%) Since 3 y 5 y 10 y Share class Currency 1 m 3 m YTD 1 y inception A Offer-bid USD Bid-bid USD Benchmark USD A Offer-bid USD Bid-bid USD Benchmark USD A J Offer-bid JPY Bid-bid JPY Benchmark JPY A S Offer-bid SGD Bid-bid SGD Benchmark SGD A S Offer-bid SGD Bid-bid SGD Benchmark SGD C Offer-bid USD Bid-bid USD Benchmark USD Factsheet Singapore February 2018 All data as at 31 January 2018 unless otherwise stated Page 3 / 8

4 Returns (%) Calendar year returns (%) Since 3 y 5 y 10 y Share class Currency 1 m 3 m YTD 1 y inception C Offer-bid USD Bid-bid USD Benchmark USD C DY Offer-bid USD Bid-bid USD Benchmark USD C E Offer-bid EUR Bid-bid EUR Benchmark EUR C E Offer-bid EUR Bid-bid EUR Benchmark EUR C G Offer-bid GBP Bid-bid GBP Benchmark GBP C J Offer-bid JPY Bid-bid JPY Benchmark JPY R Offer-bid USD Bid-bid USD Benchmark USD R Offer-bid USD Bid-bid USD Benchmark USD R E Offer-bid EUR Bid-bid EUR Benchmark EUR R E Offer-bid EUR Bid-bid EUR Benchmark EUR R G Offer-bid GBP Bid-bid GBP Benchmark GBP R G Offer-bid GBP Bid-bid GBP Benchmark GBP R J Offer-bid JPY Bid-bid JPY Benchmark JPY Factsheet Singapore February 2018 All data as at 31 January 2018 unless otherwise stated Page 4 / 8

5 : per annum. Source: Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Limited. Returns are based in share class currency and computed on bid-bid basis with net income reinvested, if any. Offer-bid is inclusive of sales charge which is subject to changes. Since inception returns for periods less than a year are not annualised. The benchmark for the hedged share classes, if any, is also calculated on a hedged basis. Calendar year returns are based on the share class performance for the year, and if the share class was incepted during a particular year, the returns shown relate to the performance of the share class since its inception to the end of that calendar year. Factsheet Singapore February 2018 All data as at 31 January 2018 unless otherwise stated Page 5 / 8

6 COMMENTARY Commentary sources 1.Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Limited Performance Review Following a strong 2017 performance the market continued to perform positively in January with market sentiment reflecting beliefs around a global macroeconomic environment characterised by improving growth, profits, no inflation or volatility and little pressure on interest rates. However, in early February we have observed a sharp reversal in global bond and equity market performance which perhaps is signalling some reassessment of the prevailing market pricing belief that rates and inflation are anchored permanently lower. Whilst shorter term market narratives may be driving share price volatility and market preferences, we continue to observe improving trends in the fundamental health in corporate Japan. Through necessity, restructuring efforts in Japan have accelerated over the past ten years and is translating into higher operational efficiency and improved trend profitability. We observe that improved trend earnings in Japan are being delivered, and not yet being fully priced by the market, at a time when leverage has fallen materially; corporate investments have fallen to converge with other markets; and non-financial companies return on assets have risen to converge with other markets. A combination of supportive trend fundamentals at a company level, and attractive valuations compared to other major markets are pre-conditions for the longer term re-rating for Japan equities. Employment conditions continue to tighten with the jobs to applicant ratio continuing to rise to 1.59 in December, with fulltime job growth now faster than part-time job growth. However weak core wage inflation remains despite the tightening labor market. In December 2017, a new economic policy package was enacted with an aim to support growth and productivity, including labor productivity, capex, and wages. For example, a tax credit / incentive has been introduced to encourage companies to accelerate wage growth and / or capex from FY2018 to FY2020. A focus on labor reform to improve labor market mobility and up-skilling of the workforce would also be welcome in this pursuit. There is evidence of incremental change in corporate management behaviour, demonstrating more alignment with shareholder interests, and improved corporate governance and shareholder returns. Encouragingly for shareholders, more companies are returning value in the form of dividends and buybacks. Topix listed company share buyback announcements have risen from Y2.3tn in 2013 to Y6.4tn in 2016 and Y5.7tn in Topix dividend payout ratio is now 30%, up from 17% in Arguably, balance sheets are now too healthy in Japan, with around 56% of TOPIX companies holding more cash than debt. Whilst this may imply balance sheet inefficiency for some companies, it also indicates significant scope for unlocking value with increasing shareholder returns. The Fund is a concentrated portfolio of our highest conviction investment ideas and is managed without regard to the reference benchmark. Wide deviations in performance from the market may be expected in the shorter-term. Key Contributors Month-to-date, the largest contributors to the Fund's absolute performance were JSR Corporation, NEC Corporation and Aeon Mall. JSR Corp is a specialty chemicals business including the manufacture of synthetic rubber, semiconductor and LCD materials. JSR was identified after shares had underperformed over a number of years on concerns of downward trend of profitability of synthetic rubber business as well as a lack of visibility around earnings growth drivers. JSR has a dominant market share in a number of its key business segments and is taking steps to remain competitive in an environment of oversupply for specialty products including synthetic rubber. It has also demonstrated an improving discipline in new product development. JSR maintains good balance sheet health with ample cash, our conservative trend earnings assumptions implies good valuation support, and the share price more than reflects the negative market sentiment. Share price performance has been volatile for NEC Corp, and it remains a valuation outlier, which more than compensates for the observed risks to sustainable earnings and the patient timeframe of the investment. In recent years, NEC has undertaken significant restructuring which is supportive for longer term trend earnings. There has been a significant shift towards a low fixed cost business with greater focus on technology services. NEC has exited capital intensive and underperforming businesses such as semiconductors, PCs and LCDs and has also demonstrated clearly improved discipline by selling a profitable non-core business. However, the transition process of the business brings inevitable execution risk and short term earnings uncertainty. The market is focused on near term earnings volatility, which is more than reflected in the current share price. The market s extrapolation of short term earnings risk provides opportunity. The Fund identified Aeon Mall after shares had materially underperformed amid market concerns for current weak sales at domestic mall operations and negative sentiment around Aeon Mall's aggressive expansion abroad. Our conservative trend assumptions do not factor in earnings growth at existing domestic malls and allow for minimal profit contributions from Aeon s overseas investments. We continue to engage Aeon Mall's management in order to test our level of conviction around the investment discipline and ability to execute sustainable growth strategies both domestically and overseas. Factsheet Singapore February 2018 All data as at 31 January 2018 unless otherwise stated Page 6 / 8

7 COMMENTARY Key Detractors Month-to-date, the largest detractors from the Fund's absolute performance were Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Credit Saison. The Team's due diligence on Nippon Steel & Sumitomo tested the sensitivity of the valuation to changes in our trend assumptions. We believe there remains sufficient valuation upside support to warrant the position. The fund will continue to respond to share price movement in a contrarian manner. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is a conglomerate with core businesses that include Energy and Environment; Machinery, Equipment and Infrastructure; Commercial Aviation and Transport Systems; and Integrated Defense and Space Systems. MHI has undergone restructuring to exit uncompetitive and sub-scale businesses and there are market expectations for further restructuring, which may be supportive for longer term trend returns. However, given the complexity of its businesses, there remains risks around MHI's ability to effectively implement ongoing restructuring and deliver on its medium term plans, and the market is fully aware of this. Additionally, MHI has incurred significant cost overruns from a South African project and the development cost burden and future economics for its MRJ aircraft project remains a challenge. However, the current negative market sentiment is reflected in the price for MHI and given our conservative trend profitability assumptions, there is sufficient trend valuation support for a moderate position in MHI. Credit Saison has underperformed the market over the past three years and as result is now attractively valued. Additionally, the issues facing Credit Saison and the consumer finance industry in general, are well known to the market and are more than priced in with significant valuation support. Our conservative trend assumptions have taken into consideration amongst other things, the likelihood of rising costs associated with IT infrastructure spending; the potential for rising trend credit costs from historic low NPL levels; ongoing liabilities stemming from legacy claims on the consumer finance industry; and the potential impact from a change in significant shareholders. The trend shift in its business mix away from an interest rate sensitive consumer finance business to a fee generating transaction processing business appears to have been overlooked by the market. However, this is supportive for our high conviction for the likely level of sustainable trend earnings that could be generated. We have been adding to our position at these lower, very attractive levels. Fund Activity During the month, the portfolio manager sold shares in outperforming companies, where valuations look relatively less compelling compared to other high conviction positions. Notable trades included reduction in Sumitomo Corp, Hitachi and Sumitomo Heavy Industries. The Fund initiated new position in Nissan Motor Co and Lawson Inc and added to existing positions in Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Outlook The market s shorter term focus on thematic macroeconomic news flow can drive significant share price anomalies for the Fund to exploit. There remains a tail of stocks which are often ignored by the market and as a result may be mispriced by the market. This market dynamic presents opportunities for our valuation discipline to exploit. However, we note that there are many companies in strong financial health and observe that companies restructuring efforts are continuing and in some cases have accelerated. With the onset of negative interest rates for bond holders, there is an even stronger economic imperative for companies to improve capital efficiency encouraging shareholder oriented behaviour. We continue to observe supportive trend fundamentals at a company level, and this is a significant driving factor in the longer term re-rating for Japan. We do not allocate on a sector basis. However we have found, on a stock by stock basis, high conviction names with strong valuation signals across much of the market. Included are investment opportunities in retail and property-related names; regional banks as well as non-bank financials; electronic and auto component manufacturers; specialist materials and industrials names. These names represent a wide range of industries, from more domestically focused to export related. Factsheet Singapore February 2018 All data as at 31 January 2018 unless otherwise stated Page 7 / 8

8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Investment manager - Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Limited Rating should not be taken as a recommendation Morningstar. All rights reserved. Morningstar Category: Japan Large-Cap Equity For more information, please contact: Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Limited UEN: H 10 Marina Boulevard #32-01 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 2 Singapore T: (65) F: (65) eastspring.com.sg Disclaimer This document is issued by Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Limited (UEN: H). Eastspring Investments (Singapore) Limited is the appointed Singapore Representative and agent for service of process in Singapore. This document has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The Fund is a sub-fund of Eastspring Investments, an open-ended investment company with variable capital (Société d Investissement à Capital Variable or SICAV) registered in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, which qualifies as an Undertaking for Collective in Transferable Securities ( UCITS ) under relevant EU legislation. The Management Company of the SICAV is Eastspring Investments (Luxembourg) S.A., Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg. All transactions into the Fund should be based on the Singapore Prospectus and Product Highlights Sheet ( PHS ). Such documents, together with the articles of incorporation of the SICAV and the most recent financial reports, may be obtained free of charge from Eastspring Investments (Luxembourg) S.A., or at relevant Eastspring Investments business units/website and their distribution partners. This document is solely for information and does not have any regard to the specific investment objectives, financial or tax situation and the particular needs of any specific person who may receive this document. This document is not intended as an offer, a solicitation of offer or a recommendation, to deal in shares of securities or any financial instruments. Please refer to the offering documents for details on fees and charges, dealing and redemption, product features, risk factors and seek professional advice before making any investment decision. An investment in the Fund is subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. The value of shares in the Fund and the income accruing to the shares, if any, may fall or rise. Where an investment is denominated in a currency other than the base currency of the Fund, exchange rates may have an adverse effect on the value price or income of that investment. Investors should not make any investment decision solely based on this document. Investors may wish to seek advice from a financial adviser before purchasing shares of the Fund. In the event that an investor may choose not to seek advice from a financial adviser, the latter should consider carefully whether the Fund in question is suitable for him. Past performance and the predictions, projections, or forecasts on the economy, securities markets or the economic trends of the markets are not necessarily indicative of the future or likely performance of Eastspring Investments or any of the funds managed by Eastspring Investments. There are limitations to the use of indices as proxies for the past performance in the respective asset classes/sector. The Fund may use derivative instruments for efficient portfolio management and hedging purposes. Distributions are not guaranteed and may fluctuate. Past distributions are not necessarily indicative of future trends, which may be lower. Distribution payouts and its frequency are determined by the Board of Directors, and can be made out of (a) income; or (b) net capital gains; or (c) capital of the Fund or a combination of any of (a) and/or (b) and/or (c). The payment of distributions should not be confused with the Fund s performance, rate of return or yield. Any payment of distributions by the Fund may result in an immediate decrease in the net asset value per share. The preceding paragraph is only applicable if the Fund intends to pay dividends / distributions. Eastspring Investments companies (excluding JV companies) are ultimately whollyowned / indirect subsidiaries / associate of Prudential plc of the United Kingdom. Eastspring Investments companies (including JV's) and Prudential plc are not affiliated in any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America. In case of discrepancy between the English and Chinese versions, the English version shall prevail. Notes: Investors should note that the net asset value of this Fund is likely to have a higher volatility due to its concentration of investment in a single/and or limited number of countries. #The CPF interest rate for the Ordinary Account (OA) is based on the average 12-month fixed deposit and savings rates published by the major local banks. Under the CPF Act, the CPF Board pays a minimum interest of 2.5% p.a. when this interest formula yields a lower rate. The interest rate for the Special Account (SA) and Medisave Accounts (MA) is pegged to the 12-month average yield of 10-year Singapore Government Securities (10YSGS) plus 1%, or 4% whichever is the higher. The interest rate to be credited to the Retirement Account (RA) will be the weighted average interest of the entire portfolio of Special Government Securities (SSGS) which the RA savings are invested in, which earn a fixed coupon equal to the 12-month average yield of the 10YSGS plus 1% at the point of issuance, or 4%, whichever is the higher. As announced on 22 September 2017, the Government will maintain the 4% p.a. minimum rate for interest earned on all RA monies until 31 December In addition, the CPF Board will pay an extra interest rate of 1% p.a. on the first S$60,000 of a CPF member's combined balances, including up to S$20,000 in the OA. Only monies in excess of S$20,000 in the OA and S $40,000 in the Special Account can be invested. Factsheet Singapore February 2018 All data as at 31 January 2018 unless otherwise stated Page 8 / 8