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Insights into Wasatch International Growth (Trades, Portfolio)'s Strategic Moves in Q4 2025

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Wasatch International Growth (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted its N-PORT filing for the fourth quarter of 2025, shedding light on its strategic investment decisions during this period. Established on June 28, 2002, the Wasatch International Growth (Trades, Portfolio) Fund (WAIGX) is dedicated to identifying high-quality small-cap growth companies outside the U.S. The fund employs a comprehensive sector and country approach, focusing on companies with potential for significant revenue and earnings growth, experienced management, high return on capital, and sustainable competitive advantages. Wasatch's investment strategy involves a bottom-up process of fundamental analysis, screening financial databases, conducting deep due diligence, building proprietary earnings models, and assessing valuation metrics to evaluate potential returns and risks.Wasatch International Growth Exits Rightmove PLC, Impacting Portfolio by -2.67%

Summary of New Buy

Wasatch International Growth (Trades, Portfolio) added a total of eight stocks to its portfolio. The most significant addition was PFISTERER Holding SE (XTER:PFSE), with 35,451 shares, accounting for 1.82% of the portfolio and a total value of 3,171,420. The second largest addition was Riverstone Holdings Ltd (SGX:AP4), consisting of 4,021,500 shares, representing approximately 1.56% of the portfolio, with a total value of S$2,719,780. The third largest addition was SMG Swiss Marketplace Group Holding AG (XSWX:SMG), with 47,149 shares, accounting for 1.23% of the portfolio and a total value of CHF2,156,080.

Key Position Increases

Wasatch International Growth (Trades, Portfolio) also increased its stakes in a total of 14 stocks. The most notable increase was in Lottomatica Group SpA (MIL:LTMC), with an additional 94,477 shares, bringing the total to 135,841 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 228.4% increase in share count, a 1.42% impact on the current portfolio, and a total value of 3,560,010. The second largest increase was in AAVAS Financiers Ltd (NSE:AAVAS), with an additional 135,141 shares, bringing the total to 138,318. This adjustment represents a significant 4,253.73% increase in share count, with a total value of ?2,254,930.

Summary of Sold Out

Wasatch International Growth (Trades, Portfolio) completely exited eight holdings in the fourth quarter of 2025. Notably, the fund sold all 570,737 shares of Rightmove PLC (LSE:RMV), resulting in a -2.67% impact on the portfolio. Additionally, Wasatch liquidated all 1,220,792 shares of Baltic Classifieds Group PLC (LSE:BCG), causing a -2.49% impact on the portfolio.

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Key Position Reduces

Wasatch International Growth (Trades, Portfolio) also reduced its position in 39 stocks. The most significant changes include a reduction in Scout24 SE (XTER:G24) by 22,940 shares, resulting in a -51% decrease in shares and a -1.41% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of 93.18 during the quarter and has returned -24.31% over the past three months and -21.27% year-to-date. Additionally, the fund reduced its position in BayCurrent Inc (TSE:6532) by 47,800 shares, resulting in a -40.92% reduction in shares and a -1.38% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of 7,099.56 during the quarter and has returned -31.14% over the past three months and -30.54% year-to-date.

Portfolio Overview

As of the fourth quarter of 2025, Wasatch International Growth (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 62 stocks. The top holdings were 4.18% in MonotaRO Co Ltd (TSE:3064), 4.04% in AU Small Finance Bank Ltd (NSE:AUBANK), 3.57% in Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd (NSE:CHOLAHLDNG), 3.49% in OEM International AB (OSTO:OEM B), and 3.32% in Definity Financial Corp (TSX:DFY).

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

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