Hearts and Minds LIC starts trading on ASX after strong support

Media Release: HM1 starts trading on the ASX after closing its $500 million IPO early and bringing forward the company's listing date.

Hearts and Minds LIC starts trading on ASX after strong support

November 14, 2018
Media Release: HM1 starts trading on the ASX after closing its $500 million IPO early and bringing forward the company's listing date.
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Highlights 

  • Hearts and Minds Investments (ASX:HM1) lists on ASX after strong support for $500m IPO
  • Hearts and Minds has a combined objective of providing a concentrated securities portfolio of the highest conviction ideas from leading Fund Managers, while also supporting Australian medical research institutes

 

14 November 2018:  Hearts and Minds Investment Ltd (ASX: HM1) (“HM1” or the “LIC”) starts trading on the Australian Securities Exchange today, after closing its $500 million initial public offer (“IPO”) of shares early and bringing forward the company’s listing date. 

Hearts and Minds Investments is a new listed investment company with a charitable goal to help fund medical research charities, and has received very strong support from investors. 

HM1 closed its general offer on October 22, only a week after the offer opened and well ahead of the original closing date of November 6. The listing date was also brought forward, from November 21. 

Chairman Chris Cuffe AO said that the path to the start of trading on the ASX has been made easier by the tremendous investor response to the IPO. 

“HM1 has a good structure, a high-calibre leadership team and gives people the opportunity to invest alongside some of the nation’s best investment minds and participate in some very worthwhile charities,” Mr Cuffe said. 

“Support has been really solid for this LIC, where we aim to generate returns for investors and fund medical research in Australia. That benefits the whole economy.” 

The portfolio of HM1 is aimed at investors seeking exposure to a high-conviction portfolio of global equities. The portfolio will be based on the selections of fund managers presenting at the Sohn Hearts and Minds Investment Leaders Conference (the 2018 conference is on November 16 in Melbourne) and the recommendations of five leading fund managers. 

 Although HM1 is newly established and has no performance history, the fund managers who have presented at the Sohn Hearts and Minds Investment Leaders conferences have provided many recommendations on companies that have resulted in positive returns over the subsequent 12 months. 

HM1 may invest in both Australian and international equities, cash and cash-equivalent securities. 

HM1 will forego any investment fees and instead make donations to designated charities every six months. Also, the Board and Investment Committee have waived their rights to be paid director and committee fees.  

The donation amount for each six months will be equal to 1.5% (plus GST) per annum of the average monthly NTA (net tangible assets) for the previous half-year. 

The designated charities are: Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute; Black Dog Institute; The Brain and Mind Centre, Sydney University; Charlie Teo Foundation; The Children’s Hospital at Westmead; Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health; Centre of Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University; Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia; Orygen; and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Research.  

 

-ENDS-

 

For further information please contact:

Kyahn Williamson

WE Buchan

T: 03 9866 4722

Arthur Chan 

WE Buchan

T: 02 9237 2805

         

Highlights 

  • Hearts and Minds Investments (ASX:HM1) lists on ASX after strong support for $500m IPO
  • Hearts and Minds has a combined objective of providing a concentrated securities portfolio of the highest conviction ideas from leading Fund Managers, while also supporting Australian medical research institutes

 

14 November 2018:  Hearts and Minds Investment Ltd (ASX: HM1) (“HM1” or the “LIC”) starts trading on the Australian Securities Exchange today, after closing its $500 million initial public offer (“IPO”) of shares early and bringing forward the company’s listing date. 

Hearts and Minds Investments is a new listed investment company with a charitable goal to help fund medical research charities, and has received very strong support from investors. 

HM1 closed its general offer on October 22, only a week after the offer opened and well ahead of the original closing date of November 6. The listing date was also brought forward, from November 21. 

Chairman Chris Cuffe AO said that the path to the start of trading on the ASX has been made easier by the tremendous investor response to the IPO. 

“HM1 has a good structure, a high-calibre leadership team and gives people the opportunity to invest alongside some of the nation’s best investment minds and participate in some very worthwhile charities,” Mr Cuffe said. 

“Support has been really solid for this LIC, where we aim to generate returns for investors and fund medical research in Australia. That benefits the whole economy.” 

The portfolio of HM1 is aimed at investors seeking exposure to a high-conviction portfolio of global equities. The portfolio will be based on the selections of fund managers presenting at the Sohn Hearts and Minds Investment Leaders Conference (the 2018 conference is on November 16 in Melbourne) and the recommendations of five leading fund managers. 

 Although HM1 is newly established and has no performance history, the fund managers who have presented at the Sohn Hearts and Minds Investment Leaders conferences have provided many recommendations on companies that have resulted in positive returns over the subsequent 12 months. 

HM1 may invest in both Australian and international equities, cash and cash-equivalent securities. 

HM1 will forego any investment fees and instead make donations to designated charities every six months. Also, the Board and Investment Committee have waived their rights to be paid director and committee fees.  

The donation amount for each six months will be equal to 1.5% (plus GST) per annum of the average monthly NTA (net tangible assets) for the previous half-year. 

The designated charities are: Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute; Black Dog Institute; The Brain and Mind Centre, Sydney University; Charlie Teo Foundation; The Children’s Hospital at Westmead; Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health; Centre of Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University; Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia; Orygen; and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Research.  

 

-ENDS-

 

For further information please contact:

Kyahn Williamson

WE Buchan

T: 03 9866 4722

Arthur Chan 

WE Buchan

T: 02 9237 2805

         

Disclaimer: This material has been prepared by Hearts & Minds Investments, published on Nov 14, 2018. HM1 is not responsible for the content of linked websites or content prepared by third party. The inclusion of these links and third-party content does not in any way imply any form of endorsement by HM1 of the products or services provided by persons or organisations who are responsible for the linked websites and third-party content. This information is for general information only and does not consider the objectives, financial situation or needs of any person. Before making an investment decision, you should read the relevant disclosure document (if appropriate) and seek professional advice to determine whether the investment and information is suitable for you.

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