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Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Institutional)
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Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Institutional)

Managers

Todd Beiley, CFA Head of Research, Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
Jon K. Christensen, CFA Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst
    Introduction
    Highlights
    Top Five Holdings
    Sector Diversification
    Portfolio Characteristics
    Historical Returns
    Performance Statistics

The KAR Small Cap Growth Portfolio is a domestic small-cap portfolio that invests in high-quality growth companies and purchased at attractive valuations. It is a high-conviction strategy that utilizes a bottom-up fundamental research approach to identify what we believe are the best companies at the most attractive prices within the high-quality universe.

Highlights

Asset Class: Small Cap Equity
Primary Index: Russell 2000 Growth Index
Inception Date: January 1, 1998
Holdings Range: 20-40

 

Sector Constraint: Seek broad diversification, but no sector constraints
Non-U.S. Holdings: Up to 20%
Portfolio Turnover: 25% – 35%

Top Five Holdings

As of March 31, 2024

This report is based on the assumptions and analysis made and believed to be reasonable by Advisor. However, no assurance can be given that Advisor’s opinions or expectations will be correct. This report is intended for informational purposes only and should be not considered a recommendation or solicitation to purchase securities. Holdings are subject to change. Holdings and weightings are based on a representative portfolio. Individual Investors’ holdings may differ slightly. Data is obtained by FactSet Research Systems and is assumed to be reliable. Numbers may not always add up due to rounding. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Company

Percent of equity (%)
Ryan Specialty Holdings 9.8
Morningstar 8.0
AAON 7.8
Auto Trader Group 6.0
nCino 5.5
Total 37.2

Sector Diversification

As of March 31, 2024
KAR Small Cap Growth
Russell 2000® Growth Index

Holdings are subject to change. Holdings and weightings are based on a representative portfolio. Individual Investors’ holdings may differ slightly. The sector information represented above is based on GICS sector classifications. Data is obtained by FactSet Research Systems and is assumed to be reliable.

Portfolio Characteristics

As of March 31, 2024

*Free cash flow data is as of [prior quarter end date]. Prices are as of [quarter end date]. Excludes financials.

KAR utilizes the interquartile method when calculating Debt/EBITDA. The interquartile method excludes outliers from an aggregate statistic such as weighted average. The interquartile method does not assume that data from the top or bottom of the distribution are outliers–only the extreme ends are excluded–and that it can be applied consistently as a quantitative method for most fundamental characteristics. Debt/EBITDA utilizes net debt for the calculation.
This material is deemed supplemental and complements the performance and disclosure on the Disclosure page of the KAR Small Cap Growth fact sheet. Data is obtained from FactSet Research Systems and BNY Mellon and is assumed to be reliable. Other principal consultant firms may use different algorithms to calculate selected statistics. Estimates are based on certain assumptions and historical information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns could be reduced, or losses incurred, due to currency fluctuations.
Concept

KAR
Small Cap
Growth

Russell 2000®
Growth Index
Quality
Return on Equity-Past 5 Years 18.8% 10.8%
Debt/EBITDA 0.8x 1.4x
Earnings Variability-Past 10 Years 34.5% 84.0%
Growth
Earnings Per Share Growth-Past 10 Years 14.9% 14.5%
Capital Generation--[ROE x (1-Payout)] 16.0% 9.8%
Value
P/E Ratio-Trailing 12 Months 45.5x 73.6x
Free Cash Flow Yield* 4.6% 2.0%
Market Characteristics
$ Weighted Average Market Cap-3 Year Avg $6.5 B $3.6 B
Largest Market Cap-3 Year Avg $19.9 B $15.0 B

Historical Returns (Institutional)

*January 1, 1998

†All periods less than one year are total returns and are not annualized. Returns are final.

‡Net of all fees and expenses. Assumes a 0.90% annual fee. Fees presented on the Disclosure page of the KAR Small Cap Growth fact sheet could vary from the assumed fee in the net-of-fee calculation, as actual fees paid by a particular client account differ depending on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, business unit and size of mandate. The fee used on the Disclosure page of the KAR Small Cap Growth fact sheet utilizes an assumed maximum fee across the firm’s business units, which is further detailed on that page.

This material is deemed supplemental and complements the performance and disclosure on the Disclosure page of the KAR Small Cap Growth fact sheet. Returns of the Kayne Anderson Rudnick composite are final. For further details on the composite, please see the Disclosure page of the KAR Small Cap Growth fact sheet. Data is obtained from FactSet Research Systems and is assumed to be reliable. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns could be reduced, or losses incurred, due to currency fluctuations.
Period KAR Small Cap
Growth
(gross)		 KAR Small Cap
Growth
(net)‡		 Russell 2000®
Growth Index
Annualized Returns (%)† As of March 31, 2024
1st Quarter4.173.947.58
1 Year11.1310.1420.35
3 Year(1.35)(2.24)(2.68)
5 Year9.568.587.38
7 Year15.8414.828.40
10 Year15.6414.627.89
Inception*11.2210.236.77
Annual Returns (%)
202321.4320.3618.66
2022(29.37)(30.03)(26.36)
20215.694.752.83
202044.7043.4434.63
201941.3740.1328.48
201810.699.70(9.31)
201739.0337.8222.17
201626.1125.0011.32
20152.571.65(1.38)
20146.475.525.60
201339.8938.6743.30
201213.2912.2814.59
201117.8216.78(2.91)
201014.8213.8029.09
200938.5137.3034.47
2008(33.61)(34.23)(38.54)
2007(0.59)(1.48)7.05
200615.8014.7813.35
20051.880.974.15
200412.8211.8214.31
200338.4437.2348.54
2002(23.82)(24.52)(30.26)
20010.48(0.42)(9.23)
20006.285.33(22.43)
199931.1930.0443.09
19983.332.401.23

Performance Statistics (Institutional)

Inception*  to March 31, 2024

*January 1, 1998

This material is deemed supplemental and complements the performance and disclosure on the Disclosure page of the KAR Small Cap Growth fact sheet. Returns of the Kayne Anderson Rudnick composite are final. For further details on the composite, please see the Disclosure page of the KAR Small Cap Growth fact sheet. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Returns could be reduced, or losses incurred, due to currency fluctuations.
Concept

KAR Small Cap
Growth (gross)

KAR Small Cap
Growth (net)

Russell 2000®
Growth Index
Alpha 5.53 4.59 0.00
Sharpe Ratio 0.50 0.44 0.21
Information Ratio 0.38 0.29 N/A
Beta 0.70 0.70 1.00
Downside Capture 65.13 66.46 100.00
Tracking Error 11.76 11.76 N/A