Fund Manager - Aria - Westbrooke

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Westbrooke Aria (‘Alternative Rental Income Assets’) is a fully tax-deductible investment which provides growth capital to a portfolio of low-risk, asset-backed rental businesses, with contractual revenue streams. Westbrooke Aria aims to provide investors with a return of c. 15% per annum (after fees and investor exit tax). Westbrooke’s longest running Section 12J strategy, Westbrooke Aria is the largest S12J strategy in South Africa with over R550 million deployed in over 25 underlying businesses, with a promising pipeline of opportunities. To date, investor returns have been in line with targets.

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100% tax deductible in the year of investment

A portfolio of asset-backed companies which generate predictable or contractual revenue streams, with a diverse exposure to corporate/business clients

Partner with experienced and reputable operators to ensure alignment of risk and reward

Target a c. 10% dividend yield on net investment (gross investment less the tax deduction) which is payable semi-annually

A defined exit after 5 years as Westbrooke Aria is a ‘self-liquidating’ or ‘liquid’ investment strategy

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To find out more about the companies we invest in through this strategy, visit www.ariagrowthpartners.co.za

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	Investment Strategy	Targeted investment returns¹	Targered consistent dividend	Targeted dividend yield p.a.	Targeted capital growth	Investment term 5 – 6 years	Upfront fees	Annual fees 2%	Westbrooke S12J diversified portfolios
	Investment Strategy	Targeted investment returns¹	Targered consistent dividend	Targeted dividend yield p.a.	Targeted capital growth	Investment term 5 – 6 years	Upfront fees	Annual fees 2%	Income Portfolio	Balanced Portfolio	Growth Portfolio
aria / Alternative Rental Income Assets	Movable asset rentals	15% p.a.		9%²			Nil		40%	34%	20%
read more	Movable asset rentals	15% p.a.		9%²			Nil		40%	34%	20%
stac / Student Accommodation	Student Accommodation	> 17% p.a.		10%²			Nil		20%	33%	40%
read more	Student Accommodation	> 17% p.a.		10%²			Nil		20%	33%	40%
aria plus/ Alternative Rental Income Assets Plus	Movable asset rentals and renewable energy infrastructure	> 20% p.a.		9%²			Nil		40%	33%	40%
read more	Movable asset rentals and renewable energy infrastructure	> 20% p.a.		9%²			Nil		40%	33%	40%

Does a section 12J investment carry risk?

As with any private equity investment, an investment in a Section 12J company carries risk. It?s important, therefore, to assess the investment strategy of the Section 12J company to ensure you understand the associated investment risk as well as the expertise and track record of the asset manager.

What is a Section 12J company?

A Venture Capital Company as described in Section 12J of the Income Tax Act, which came into operation with effect from 1 July 2009. Section 12J is a tax-based incentive designed to encourage individual and corporate investors to invest in a range of small and medium size companies by investing through Section 12J.

The aim of the incentive is to create a pooling mechanism of passive investors who get an upfront tax deduction for stimulating the South African economy.

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