Overview
History and Firm Structure
Kiltearn is a United Kingdom (“U.K.”) limited liability partnership established in 2011 to specialize in
investing in publicly traded global equity securities. As of March 31, 2024, Kiltearn had approximately
US$2.4 billion of assets under management. Kiltearn does not manage any assets on a non-
discretionary basis and does not participate in any wrap fee programs. Kiltearn is authorised and
regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) in the U.K. and is registered as an investment
adviser with the SEC in the United States (“U.S.”).
As of March 31, 2024, Kiltearn had nine (9) working members and, together with its wholly owned
subsidiary, had thirteen (13) employees.
Kiltearn Limited (“KP Ltd”) owns a substantial majority (>95%) of Kiltearn’s capital. The remaining
capital has been contributed by the working members. Under the terms of the limited liability
partnership agreement (the “LLP Agreement”), the working members have the right to nominate
individuals who will form part of Kiltearn’s Supervisory Group. The actual appointment or removal of
these individuals is determined by vote. Voting rights are determined by capital ownership.
Under the terms of the LLP Agreement, 100% of all of Kiltearn’s capital profits accrue to KP Ltd. Since
April 1, 2016, 40% of Kiltearn’s income profits accrue to KP Ltd. The remaining income profits are
allocated to the employees and working members of Kiltearn and those of its wholly owned subsidiary,
Kiltearn Partners, Inc. (“KP Inc.”). A structure chart highlighting Kiltearn’s organisation structure and
material direct and indirect owners can be found in Item 10. Kiltearn would be pleased to answer any
questions that any Unitholder, separate account client or prospective investor may have on its
ownership structure, industry affiliations and/or direct and indirect beneficial owners.
As of May 16, 2024, Kiltearn and KP Inc.’s working members, employees and their related parties own
50.65% of KP Ltd (the capital provider to Kiltearn) and Silchester Partners Limited (“SP Ltd”) owns
49.35% of KP Ltd. SP Ltd is a member of and capital provider to Silchester. KP Ltd has two classes
of
shares. SP Ltd holds 100% of the Class A shares. These shares represent 49.35% of KP Ltd.’s authorised
share capital and 9.9% of KP Ltd.’s voting rights. The working members, employees and their related
parties hold 100% of the Class B shares. These shares represent 50.65% of KP Ltd.’s authorised share
capital and 90.1% of KP Ltd.’s voting rights. The A Shares and the B Shares have different rights. The
Class B Shares (i.e., those controlled by the working members, employees and their related parties)
control KP Ltd. Under KP Ltd.’s Articles, the B Shareholders have the right, in perpetuity, to name a
majority of KP Ltd.’s Board of Directors, elect the Chairman, and control its day-to-day business
operations. The consent of A Shareholders is required when material business decisions must be made
(such as the sale of the business, the liquidation of the business, significant items of expenditure (i.e.,
amounts greater than 25% of the company’s capital base), amendments to the articles, etc.).
Kiltearn’s investment philosophy is based on the investment and business approach of Murdoch
Murchison. Prior to forming Kiltearn in 2011, Murdoch Murchison has worked at Templeton for over
fifteen (15) years and was previously the investment manager of the flagship Templeton Growth Fund,
launched by Sir John Templeton in 1954.
Types of Services that Kiltearn Provides to Clients
Kiltearn provides discretionary investment management services to its Clients. Kiltearn brings a wide
range of analytical, research, portfolio implementation and administrative skills through its business.
Kiltearn strives to service Clients whose investment needs are growing year-on-year. Kiltearn
specialises in investing in publicly traded equity securities using a bottom-up value investment
approach. Kiltearn does not provide financial planning, quantitative planning or market timing services
to Unitholders or Clients. Kiltearn generally does not further customise or modify its investment
program based on individual Unitholder or Client needs. Unitholders in Kiltearn’s Funds are not
permitted to impose restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities.