Insights from the First Quarter of 2025 N-PORT Filing

David Herro (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted the N-PORT filing for the first quarter of 2025, providing insights into his investment moves during this period. David Herro (Trades, Portfolio) has been a manager of the Oakmark International Fund (OAKIX) since 1992, the Oakmark International Small Cap Fund (OAKEX) since 1995, and the Oakmark Global Select Fund (OAKWX) since 2006. He is also the Chief Investment Officer for International Equities at Harris Associates, which he joined in 1992. His career honors include being named Morningstar's International Stock Fund Manager of the Year in 2006 and International Stock Fund Manager of the Decade for 2000-09. Mr. Herro has an M.A. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1985) and a B.S. in Business/Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville (1983). His investment philosophy focuses on buying businesses trading at a significant discount to intrinsic value, investing in companies expected to grow shareholder value, and partnering with management teams that act as owners.

Warning! GuruFocus has detected 6 Warning Sign with XPAR:BNP.David Herro's Strategic Moves: BNP Paribas Reduced by 1.5%

Summary of New Buy

David Herro (Trades, Portfolio) added a total of 5 stocks, among them:

The most significant addition was Flutter Entertainment PLC (NYSE:FLUT), with 390,700 shares, accounting for 0.67% of the portfolio and a total value of $86,559,590 million. The second largest addition to the portfolio was Asahi Group Holdings Ltd (TSE:2502), consisting of 3,475,700 shares, representing approximately 0.35% of the portfolio, with a total value of ?44,407,520. The third largest addition was Lvmh Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (XPAR:MC), with 23,600 shares, accounting for 0.11% of the portfolio and a total value of 14,614,960.

Key Position Increases

David Herro (Trades, Portfolio) also increased stakes in a total of 11 stocks, among them:

The most notable increase was KB Financial Group Inc (XKRX:105560), with an additional 2,751,300 shares, bringing the total to 3,153,700 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 683.72% increase in share count, a 1.16% impact on the current portfolio, with a total value of ?170,942,240. The second largest increase was Ashtead Group PLC (LSE:AHT), with an additional 2,377,787 shares, bringing the total to 3,803,900. This adjustment represents a significant 166.73% increase in share count, with a total value of 205,664,490.

Summary of Sold Out

David Herro (Trades, Portfolio) completely exited 4 holdings in the first quarter of 2025, as detailed below:

Story Continues

Liberty Global Ltd (NASDAQ:LBTYA): David Herro (Trades, Portfolio) sold all 5,227,791 shares, resulting in a -0.45% impact on the portfolio. Bunzl PLC (LSE:BNZL): David Herro (Trades, Portfolio) liquidated all 411,500 shares, causing a -0.11% impact on the portfolio.

Key Position Reduces

David Herro (Trades, Portfolio) also reduced positions in 53 stocks. The most significant changes include:

Reduced BNP Paribas (XPAR:BNP) by 3,657,884 shares, resulting in a -38.33% decrease in shares and a -1.5% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of 69.43 during the quarter and has returned 11.85% over the past 3 months and 37.62% year-to-date. Reduced CNH Industrial NV (NYSE:CNH) by 14,278,300 shares, resulting in a -31.24% reduction in shares and a -1.08% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $12.54 during the quarter and has returned 0.05% over the past 3 months and 13.74% year-to-date.

Portfolio Overview

At the first quarter of 2025, David Herro (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 70 stocks. The top holdings included 3.83% in BNP Paribas (XPAR:BNP), 3.67% in Bayer AG (XTER:BAYN), 3.17% in Kering SA (XPAR:KER), 3.01% in CNH Industrial NV (NYSE:CNH), and 2.98% in Continental AG (XTER:CON).David Herro's Strategic Moves: BNP Paribas Reduced by 1.5%

The holdings are mainly concentrated in 9 of the 11 industries: Industrials, Financial Services, Consumer Cyclical, Healthcare, Consumer Defensive, Technology, Basic Materials, Communication Services, and Real Estate.

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