Workshop: U.S. Pioneer Fund John Carey, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Executive Vice President For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not be Distributed to the Public.
What Differentiates U.S. Pioneer Fund from Competitors? One of the most experienced equity managers in the industry Conservative, value approach to large-cap core area Focus on high-quality blue chip companies Typically 90%+ pay a dividend Patient, long-term investment approach not traders evidenced by low turnover Pioneer Fund 1 has consistently outperformed versus its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index 2 1. Pioneer Fund is a registered investment company which is not made available for offering or subscription outside the United States of America. 2. Source: Pioneer Investments as at 31 December 2011. The performance data set out in this slide relates exclusively to Pioneer Fund, a registered investment company and it is provided for illustrative purposes only. This data is not indicative of the performance of Pioneer Funds - U.S. Pioneer Fund, a Luxembourg investment fund which is a mirror of Pioneer Fund. They have the same portfolio manager and similar investment objectives and policies. However, they are domiciled in different jurisdictions and are subject to different regulatory regimes, which affect the manner in which they are managed. Investment results will vary. There can be no assurances that they will achieve similar results due to different inception dates, fund sizes portfolio holdings and other factors. Pioneer Funds - U.S. Pioneer Fund may not be offered for sale in the United States of America or in any of its territories or possessions subject to its jurisdiction or to/for the benefit of a United States Person, whereas Pioneer Fund is not made available for offering or subscription outside of the United States of America. For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 2
Portfolio Overview Modelled on the domiciled Pioneer Fund 1, which has: an excellent long-term record of performance dating back to 1928 is managed by John Carey since 1986 It is a large cap, relative value equity Portfolio that diversifies across all sectors of the S&P 500 Index Many of the holdings have been part of the Portfolio for several years. However, each holding is monitored and has to prove constantly that it still deserves its place in the Portfolio Thanks to the long-term investment approach employed, Pioneer Fund 1 has never missed an annual dividend. It has paid dividends every year since inception despite the Great Depression, World War II and 21 down markets 2 1. Pioneer Fund is a registered investment company which is not made available for offering or subscription outside the United States of America. 2. Source: Pioneer Investments as at 31 December 2011. The performance data set out in this slide relates exclusively to Pioneer Fund, a registered investment company and it is provided for illustrative purposes only. This data is not indicative of the performance of Pioneer Funds - U.S. Pioneer Fund, a Luxembourg investment fund which is a mirror of Pioneer Fund. They have the same portfolio manager and similar investment objectives and policies. However, they are domiciled in different jurisdictions and are subject to different regulatory regimes, which affect the manner in which they are managed. Investment results will vary. There can be no assurances that they will achieve similar results due to different inception dates, fund sizes portfolio holdings and other factors. Pioneer Funds - U.S. Pioneer Fund may not be offered for sale in the United States of America or in any of its territories or possessions subject to its jurisdiction or to/for the benefit of a United States Person, whereas Pioneer Fund is not made available for offering or subscription outside of the United States of America. For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 3
Investment Philosophy We believe that a fundamental value approach to equity investing, which selects high-quality securities selling at substantial discounts to their underlying values and holds these stocks until their intrinsic value is reflected in the marketplace, can produce competitive returns over time. For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 4
Investment Process Screening Investable Universe Qualitative Research Portfolio Construction Sell Discipline Emphasis on S&P 500 companies Typical market capitalisation > $10 billion Sector and industry weightings driven by investment fundamentals of constituent companies Research those securities which offer attractive risk / reward ratio through analysis of industry structure, business outlook and financials, focusing on: Above average ROE and operating margins Strong balance sheet Catalyst for incremental earnings power Management commitment to shareholder value Superior returns on invested capital Risk Management Diversified portfolio of 110 to 130 holdings. Top 10 holdings typically represent 25% +/- Sectors generally +/- 5% of S&P 500 Overall valuation below S&P 500 based on P/E and P/B Typical investment horizon of 3 to 5 years Deteriorating fundamentals Target price appreciation Unsupportable valuations More attractive alternatives Misaligned sector weightings The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure of the broad U.S. stock market. Indices are unmanaged and their returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike mutual fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses associated with a mutual fund. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 5
Investment Cases Company A Manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks under the Peterbilt and Kenworth names in the and medium duty trucks under the DAF and Foden names in Europe. One of the world s most technologically advanced manufacturing companies. The firm s management of production rates and cost structure have made it the most efficient manufacturer in the business. References to individual stocks should not be taken as an investment recommendation to buy or sell any particular stock. For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 6
Investment Cases Company B The world s largest manufacturer and distributor of medical surgical products, such as needles and syringes. International revenue accounts for over 50% of the company s business. Strong profitability from higher margin products. References to individual stocks should not be taken as an investment recommendation to buy or sell any particular stock. For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 7
Investment Cases Company C One of the best run railroads in North America with one of the lowest operating ratios in the industry. Solid balance sheet and financial stability. Strong management team. References to individual stocks should not be taken as an investment recommendation to buy or sell any particular stock. For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 8
Investment Cases Company D A dominant consumer products company, focused on oral care. It is the leading toothpaste brand, with strong market share. Approximately 75% of sales come from outside the. The company heavily invests in technology, including SAP software and proprietary analysis tools, to achieve efficient operations. References to individual stocks should not be taken as an investment recommendation to buy or sell any particular stock. For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 9
Calendar Year Returns 2008-2012 Percent 40 Pioneer Funds - U.S. Pioneer Fund Class A D Non-Distributing S&P 500 Index Relative 30 23.6 26.5 20 13.8 15.1 10 0-10 1.5-2.9-1.3-5.9 2.1-8.0 4.6 4.5 0.1-20 -30-40 -35.5-37.0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 (YTD) Source: Pioneer Investments as at 31 January 2012. Performance figures are in D and have been converted from the Sub-Fund s base currency, the euro. Performance data provided refers to Class A units only, and is based upon NAV net of fees. For details of other unit Classes available, please refer to the prospectus. For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 10
Risk Analysis (3 Years) Standard Deviation 18.90 % Sharpe Ratio 0.56 Alpha -2.42 % Beta 1.0135 R-Squared 0.9824 Source: Pioneer Investments as at 31 January 2012. Risk Measures, except Standard Deviation and Sharpe Ratio, are based on Class E Units, which are only offered for public sale in Italy. Standard Deviation and Sharpe Ratio: Morningstar. For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 11
Top 10 Holdings Name Sector Country % Norfolk Southern Industrials 3.1 Chubb Financials 2.4 Rio Tinto Materials GB 2.2 PACCAR Industrials 1.9 Apache Energy 1.9 Johnson Controls Cons Disc 1.8 Hershey Consumer Staples 1.8 Becton Dickinson Health Care 1.8 Microsoft IT 1.7 Colgate Palmolive Consumer Staples 1.7 Source: Pioneer Investments as at 31 January 2012. For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 12
Sector Breakdown 31 January 2012 Sector Weights Industrials 10.7% 14.8% Information Technology 15.6% 19.6% Consumer Discretionary 13.5% 10.8% Health Care 13.3% 11.7% Energy 11.8% 11.9% Financial Consumer Staples 11.5% 14.1% 10.4% 10.9% Portfolio % S&P 500 % Materials 3.7% 6.8% Telecomm 0.6% 2.7% Utilities 1.3% 3.6% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% The Portfolio is actively managed and current holdings and characteristics may be different. The holdings listed should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any particular security listed. The Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index (the S&P 500) is a commonly used measure of the broad U.S. stock market. Indices are unmanaged and their returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike mutual fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses associated with a mutual fund. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Source: Pioneer Investments Research For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 13
Trailing Returns Fund % Benchmark % Relative % 1 Month 4.60 4.48 0.12 3 Months 3.83 5.32-1.49 YTD 4.60 4.48 0.12 1 Year -2.40 4.22-6.62 3 Years Ann. 14.39 19.22-4.83 5 Years Ann. -1.76 0.33-2.09 Source: Pioneer Investments as at 31 January 2012. Performance figures are in D and have been converted from the Sub-Fund s base currency, the euro. Performance data provided refers to Class A units only, and is based upon NAV net of fees. For details of other unit Classes available, please refer to the prospectus. For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 14
Additional Notes The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) SM was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of Standard & Poor's and MSCI. Neither Standard & Poor's, MSCI nor any other party involved in making or compiling any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any of such standard or classification. Without limiting any of the forgoing, in no event shall Standard & Poor's, MSCI, any of their affiliates or any third party involved in making or compiling any GICS classification have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages. For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 15
Disclaimer Unless otherwise stated all information contained in this document is from Pioneer Investments and is as at 31 January 2012. Pioneer Funds U.S. Pioneer Fund is a sub-fund (the Sub-Fund ) of Pioneer Funds (the Fund ), a fonds commun de placement with several separate sub-funds established under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Past performance does not guarantee and is not indicative of future results. Unless otherwise stated, all views expressed are those of Pioneer Investments. These views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions and there can be no assurances that countries, markets or sectors will perform as expected. Investments involve certain risks, including political and currency risks. Investment return and principal value may go down as well as up and could result in the loss of all capital invested. More recent returns may be different than those shown. Please contact your local sales representative for more current performance results. This material is not a prospectus and does not constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation to sell any units of the Fund or any services, by or to anyone in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful or in which the person making such offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so or to anyone to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation. For additional information on the Fund, a free prospectus should be requested from Pioneer Global Investments Limited ( PGIL ), 1 George s Quay Plaza, George s Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland. Call +353 1 480 2000 Fax +353 1 449 5000. This information is not for distribution and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of any offer to buy any securities or services in the United States or in any of its territories or possessions subject to its jurisdiction to or for the benefit of any United States person (being residents and citizens of the United States or partnerships or corporations organized under United States laws). The Fund has not been registered in the United States under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and units of the Fund are not registered in the United States under the Securities Act of 1933. This document is not intended for and no reliance can be placed on this document by retail clients, to whom the document should not be provided. The content of this document is approved by PGIL. In the UK, it is directed at professional clients and not at retail clients and it is approved for distribution by Pioneer Global Investments Limited (London Branch), Portland House, Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5BH, authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. The Fund is an unregulated collective investment scheme under the UK Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and therefore does not carry the protection provided by the UK regulatory system. Pioneer Funds Distributor, Inc., 60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 ( PFD ), a U.S.-registered broker-dealer, provides marketing services in connection with the distribution of Pioneer Investments products. PFD markets these products to financial intermediaries, both within and outside of the U.S. (in jurisdictions where permitted to do so) for sale to clients who are not United States persons. For investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public. Pioneer Investments is a trading name of the Pioneer Global Asset Management S.p.A. group of companies. Date of First Use 29 March 2012 For Investment Conference 2012 Attendees Only. Not to be Distributed to the Public Page 16