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S&G – Disclaimer Shearer & Gray INVESTOR PRESENTATION 2
This presentation does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation to buy any securities. This presentation relates to managed investment accounts included in the Qualified Marginable Composite managed by Shearer & Gray Investment Management LLC. Some of the data contained in this presentation was obtained from sources believed to be accurate, but such sources have not been independently verified. The performance information contained herein is presented on a net basis taking into account fees and expenses. No representation is made that any managed accounts will or is likely to achieve its objectives or that any investor will or is likely to achieve results comparable to those shown. Past performance is not indicative, and is no guarantee, of future results. It should not be assumed that recommendations made in the future will be profitable or will equal the performance of the securities in this list. The above summary is not a complete list of risks and disclosures. This material serves to provide general information and is not meant to be legal or tax advice for any particular investor. Such advice can only be provided by qualified tax and legal counsel. Parties should independently investigate any investment strategy or manager, and should consult with qualified investment, legal, and tax professionals before making any investment. The information herein is subject to change, without notice, at the discretion of Shearer & Gray Investment Management LLC (“S&G”) and S&G does not undertake to revise or update this information in any way. No investment process is free of risk and there is no guarantee that the investment process described herein will be profitable. There is a significant risk of loss. Benchmarks referenced herein are broad based indices which are used for comparative purposes only and have been selected as they are well known and recognized by investors. Comparisons to benchmarks have limitations because the composition, characteristics, and volatility of the benchmark differ from those of any given managed account. As a result, investment returns and volatility may differ from those of the benchmark. This material is for use by pre-approved investors only, and not for the general public. This document must not be acted on or relied upon by persons who are not qualified persons. Any investment or investment activity to which this communication is related is available only to qualified persons and will be engaged in only by qualified persons. Alternative investments are designed for sophisticated investors who are able to bear the economic risk of loss of their investment. Alternative investments often engage in leverage, the use of derivatives, or other speculative investment practices that may increase the risk of loss. Alternative investments can be highly illiquid and difficult to value with no publically traded securities. Pricing and valuation may be subjective based upon the best information available to the manager. Alternative investments often charge high fees. Shearer & Gray INVESTOR PRESENTATION
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S&G – Strategy Focus S&G Does: S&G Does Not:
Seek out investments with asymmetric risk/return profiles Seek out dislocated situations Seek out opportunistic investment niches Invest in areas overlooked and misunderstood by the market Manage portfolio risk through capital allocation and derivatives Concentrate investments into the best ideas S&G Does: Seek to match the market return Employ high leverage Invest in areas where we lack expertise S&G Does Not: Shearer & Gray INVESTOR PRESENTATION
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S&G – Portfolio Management
S&G employs a fundamental, opportunistic investment strategy that seeks to invest in the most attractive situations that provide asymmetrically positive return profiles. S&G is focused on but not limited to the financial services sector. Shearer & Gray Mutual Bank Conversions Option Strategy Private Equity Specialty Finance Mortgage REITs/ Financial Service REITs Post Conversion Mutual Bank Credit Union to Mutual Bank conversions Mortgage Servicers & Originators Shearer & Gray INVESTOR PRESENTATION
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S&G – Investment Process
Our investment process is repeatable and disciplined. This allows us to efficiently execute and manage the portfolio and associated risks. We focus on asymmetric opportunities where the potential returns are significantly higher than dollars risked. Idea Generation Professional Networks Brokerage Community Research Regulatory Findings Research / Due Diligence Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis Key Catalysts Company Research Industry Research Identification of Key Risks Risk/Return profile Original or Shared Idea Investment Selection Review Research Position Size Risk Evaluation & Downside Analysis Top-Down Macro Factors Liquidity Trade Construction Structure of Trade Capital Structure Scenario Analysis Entry & Exit Points Portfolio Risk Management/ Investment Guidelines Daily Monitoring Macro Factors Contingency plans in place of negative results Shearer & Gray INVESTOR PRESENTATION
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S&G – Portfolio Construction
When constructing a portfolio, we use top-down and bottoms-up risk-return based analysis. While always searching for the most attractive opportunities with asymmetrically positive return profiles, S&G dynamically shifts capital between moderate and higher return profile ideas. S&G may maintain high cash balances during periods of uncertainty, or if opportunities are not adequately attractive. S&G will seek to maximize long-term capital gains for taxable clients. Expected Returns Typical Allocations Moderate Risk Return Target Fixed income, value and event driven equity, post conversion financials, high return arbitrage High Risk Return target Conversions, Private Equity, Initial and Secondary Stock Offerings, Option Overlays 15-25% 60-70% 10-50% 25%+ 1. Depending on the details of each trade certain opportunities may appear in either moderate or high return target investment Shearer & Gray INVESTOR PRESENTATION
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S&G – Risk Management Guidelines
Risk Management is overseen by Charles Shearer and Michael Gray. Risk exposure is reviewed daily including a review of both macro and micro risk factors. Worst case scenario analysis and pre-event decision trees are formulated. Specific guidelines include: Little or no leverage on long positions Leverage Guidelines Security specific short sales and derivatives used to reduce exposure High cash balances may be employed during periods of limited opportunity Market exposure and volatility may be hedged via ETFs or options Hedging Low liquid investment exposure is limited to 20% of a given portfolio with the exception of short duration conversion investments Liquidity 30 – 80% typical Net Equity Exposure Not more than 20% at cost with exception of conversions Position Concentration Not more than 40% at cost typical with the exception of conversions Industry Concentration Not more than 20% at cost International Shearer & Gray INVESTOR PRESENTATION
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S&G – Risk Return Target
S&G seeks to generate high absolute returns over a full market cycle, with a concentrated focus on dislocated and misunderstood situations. 15%+ 10-15% 5-10% 15-20%+ Sub 5% S&G, #3 #2 #1 #1 #2 #3 Return Target (Ann) 5-10% 10-15% 15-20%+ Risk Target (SD) Sub 5% Correlation (R2) to S&P 500 <0.3 0.5 Drawdown Tolerance Low Med High Position Correlation Portfolio Diversification Shearer & Gray INVESTOR PRESENTATION
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Mutual Banks S&G – 2016 Investment Themes
Participate in available stock offerings for mutual banks and credit unions which have converted to a mutual bank structure. Offerings will include both standard stock offerings and second-step offerings. Hold positions in a basket of recently converted banks that continue to trade at a discount to publically traded peers. Actively manage the composition of the mutual bank portfolio to take advantage of potential stock buybacks one year post-conversion as well as the potential for post-converted banks to be acquired three years after their stock offering. Shearer & Gray INVESTOR PRESENTATION
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Background of Principals
CHARLES E. SHEARER, CFA MICHAEL K. GRAY Principal Shearer & Gray Investment Management LLC (2009 –Present) Portfolio Manager Portfolio Risk Control and Strategic Development Alternative Investments and Private Equity Head Portfolio Manager Society Hill Capital Management (2000 – 2008) Market Neutral Investment Strategies Portfolio Risk Management Multi-strategy effort including distressed, credit, risk arbitrage, equity long – short, international and volatility arbitrage Equity Sales & Trading Rinaco Plus ( ) Emerging market equity sales & trading Moscow, Russia Equity Option Specialist Susquehanna Investment Group ( ) Equity option specialist Chicago Board Options Exchange Salomon Brother Intern (1993) Education MBA, 1993, University of Texas in Austin BS, Economics, 1988, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Principal Shearer & Gray Investment Management LLC (2009 –Present) Portfolio Manager Financial service sector investing Mutual bank conversions Trading and execution Head Portfolio Manager Society Hill Capital Management (2000 – 2008) Mutual bank conversion investing Co-Head derivatives and risk control Philadelphia Mortgage Company ( ) Risk Manager GSE Mortgage Sales Education MBA, St. Joseph’s University (1996) BS/BA, Accounting, Bucknell University (1992) *CFA is a registered trademark and property of CFA Institute Shearer & Gray INVESTOR PRESENTATION
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Overview of Managed Account Terms
Structure Individual Managed Accounts Custodians Pershing Interactive Brokers Termination Terminable at will Fees 3% assets under management Due quarterly Performance Fees 20% of Profits on Special Situations Due Annually Shearer & Gray INVESTOR PRESENTATION
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Contact Info Shearer & Gray Investment Management, LLC. 700 S Henderson Rd. , Suite 300C King of Prussia, PA Charles Shearer: (484) (610) (Cell) Michael Gray: (484) (484) (Cell) Shearer & Gray INVESTOR PRESENTATION
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