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Webcast Box
Please find a short video of the SPG Kick-off event which took place at the SIX Swiss Exchange in January 2010. On the agenda were interesting discussions about possible consequences referring to the conference in Copenhagen from an entrepreneurial, scientific and investment viewpoint.
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16/02/10 |
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Latest Monthly Report 2010
Monthly Report 01/2010
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02/02/10 |
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SAM/SPG Sustainability Leadership Awards - Peter Bakker and Ashok Gadgil are honored
SAM and SPG are awarding their SAM/SPG Sustainability Leadership Award for the ninth time this year. The award, which comes with a prize of CHF 20,000, is shared equally by two individuals who have provided extraordinary leadership or done pioneering work on behalf of sustainability and business success. This year, the Leader Award goes to Peter Bakker, CEO of logistics group TNT, for ground-breaking corporate citizenship and the successful use of business resources in the fight against global hunger. The Pioneer Award receives Ashok Gadgil, professor for environmental technology at the University of Berkeley, for innovative drinking water hygiene solution combined with a business model that fosters local empowerment and entrepreneurship in developing countries.
Read more or visit: www.sustainability-award.com
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20/01/10 |
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SPG Kick-off Event "Kopenhagen - was nun?"
We are happy to provide you a short summary of the SPG Kick-off event which took place at the SIX Swiss Exchange on 12th January 2010. Please find enclosed a short video with high impressions and interesting statements to the event. On the agenda were interesting discussions about possible consequences referring to the conference in Copenhagen from an entrepreneurial, scientific and investment viewpoint. Below you also find the presentations of the speakers. The video and presentations are available in German language only.
1. presentation: Kopenhagen - was nun aus wissenschaftlicher Optik?
Prof. Ulrike Lohmann, Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science, ETH Zurich
2. presentation: Kopenhagen - Opportunitäten aus unternehmerischer Sicht
Dr. Andreas Ludwig, Chairman of the Management Board Zumtobel Group
3. presentation: Rückblick 2009 & Ausblick 2010 zu SPG
Rainer Baumann, Head of Portfolio Management of Investment Advisor SAM
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20/1/10 |
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Latest Monthly Report 2009
Monthly Report 12/2009
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15/12/09 |
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Latest Monthly Report 2009
Monthly Report 11/2009
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16/11/09 |
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Latest Monthly Report 2009
Monthly Report 10/2009
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16/10/09 |
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Quarterly Report
SPG Quarterly Report 3/2009
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15/09/09 |
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Latest Monthly Report 2009
Monthly Report 08/2009
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04/09/09 |
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Sustainable mega trends are becoming increasingly significant!
Webcast with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of SPG, Prof. Ernst Brugger
Has the issue of sustainability become less relevant
as a result of the global economic crisis? What role do sustainable
mega trends such as renewable energy and water scarcity play against
this background? Find out why the Chairman of the Board of Directors of
SPG is convinced that the above-average growth within these mega trends
will continue. (Only available in German)
Webcast
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01/09/09 |
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Investors' telephone conference of September 1, 2009
The results achieved in 2009 and the current assessment of SPG shares
were discussed during a half-hour telephone conference with the
Chairman of the Board of Directors Prof. Ernst Brugger, Rainer Baumann
and with Daniel Muntwyler from SAM investment advisors. The last part
of the conference comprised a Q & A session with shareholders and
interested parties. (Only available in German)
Po dcast
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27/08/09 |
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SPG Semi-Annual Report 2009
The leading investment company for sustainable investments, Sustainable
Performance Group (SPG), posted a share price gain of 9.5% for the
first half of 2009. Over the same period, the net asset value of the
portfolio holdings increased 9.8%. As at 30 June 2009, the SPG share
was trading at a premium of 5.5%, reflecting the above-average growth
prospects, high level of transparency and good governance of the
investment company from the investors perspective.
SPG shareholders therefore participate in a portfolio of companies
which enjoy above-average growth potential and a more favorable average
valuation compared with global equity markets as a whole.
Press Release
Semi-Annual Report 2009
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16/07/09 |
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Latest Monthly Report 2009
Monthly Report 06/2009
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08/05/09 |
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SPG 2009 Annual General Meeting: all proposals approved
At the 12th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Sustainable Performance Group as of 7th May 2009, all the proposals submitted by the Board of Directors were approved. Amongst others Dr. Ernst A. Brugger, Dr. Doris M. Schönemann, Dr. Klaus Woltron and Dr. Alexander Zehnder from the board of directors were re-elected for another term of two years.
- 12th Annual General Meeting
Prof. Dr. Ernst A. Brugger, Chairman of the Board and Rainer Baumann, Head of Portfolio Management at SAM (investment advisor to SPG)
- Presentations of the additional program Part 2 (The presentations of the speakers are available only in German)
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22/04/09 |
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Quarterly Report
SPG Quarterly Report 1/2009
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08/04/09 |
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12th Annual General Meeting
We are pleased to invite you to the 12th Annual General Meeting of SPG
scheduled to be held in the 'Alte Börse' in Zurich. We are delighted to
present an interesting programme of supporting events which will take
place after the formal proceedings of the meeting. Full details of the
topics, speakers and the agenda can be found below.
Supporting programme
Registration for Non-shareholders
Agenda and Proposals of the Board of Directors
Location plan ("Börsensaal", Bleicherweg 5, 8001 Zurich)
SPG Annual Report 2008
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16/01/09 |
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Latest Quarterly Report
2008 will go down in economic history as an exceptionally volatile year in which heavy losses were unfortunately made. Equity markets finally managed to halt their downward slide in December, and some even finished the year in positive territory. No one knows when the market will start to rally again. We think that when confidence is eventually restored in financial markets, this will provide an additional boost to the theme of sustainability. Here the four key SPG investment clusters - Energy, Water, Healthy Living and Resource efficiency will be particularly important going forward.
SPG Quarterly Report 04/2008
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24/10/08 |
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Performance Group (SPG) 3rd Quarterly Report 2008
Rarely have the equity markets experienced such dramatic turmoil as in the past weeks. Whether or not the various measures being
taken by the international community are sufficient to calm the financial markets remains to be seen. It is all the more important
to bear in mind that, despite the current financial crisis and slowdown in economic growth, global challenges such as water shortages,
the fight against climate change through the production of renewable energy or energy efficient technologies, as well as the growing need
for resource-efficient and innovative materials will not lose their significance.
In the third quarter of 2008, SPG was unable to escape the downtrend that has ensued as a result of the widespread uncertainty in
the capital markets, and especially the equity markets. Investors' increased aversion to risk has led to large price declines most
notably in cyclical shares, small-cap companies and emerging-market stocks. Today, however, the possible true value of SPG's portfolio
(a PEG ratio of 0.5; i.e. the P/E divided by the average anticipated growth rate) continues to offer tremendous potential for the future.
Even in these volatile times, SPG has encountered hardly any cash outflows and trades at an above-average premium. SPG is
convinced that with its four investment themes - renewable energy, water, healthy living and resource efficiency - the portfolio
is excellently positioned to benefit from the next upturn and that, once confidence in the financial markets revives, it will
participate in the growth of companies focused on sustainability issues.
Chairman's Letter 03/2008
SPG in Dialog
SPG 3rd Quarterly Report 2008
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29/08/08 |
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Semi-Annual Report 2008
Semi-Annual Report 2008
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18/08/08 |
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Invitation to the lecture series “Sustainability Dialogue with Leaders and Pioneers”, with Achim Steiner, Executive Director of UNEP
We would like to invite you to the next in our acclaimed series of lectures "Sustainability Dialogue with Leaders and Pioneers” on 11 September 2008 at the University of Zurich. Achim Steiner, Executive Director of UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) will be giving a talk at 6.15 p.m. entitled “Profit expectations and social responsibility under one roof: the UN’s principles on responsible investment (PRI)”. The paper will be followed by a panel discussion with a number of experts from the financial industry.
More information on this event can be found here:
Event description
Sustainability Forum
UNEP
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14/08/08 |
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SPG is a ClimateForum network partner
On 9 October 2008 the 2nd National ClimateForum will take place in Thun. The one-day conference with top international speakers will address current trends in thinking on climate and energy themes.
Under the title “The Right Priorities” the ClimateForum will address the question of which measures should currently be pursued and implemented as a matter of priority. However, it will also address the important question of the relative importance of climate protection among the multitude of major challenges currently facing the world. What are the correct priorities with respect to topics such as climate protection, famine, drought, infectious diseases, etc.?
As an official network partner, SPG is part of this important conference.
Please find detailed information about the program and the registration here: www.climateforum.ch
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14/05/08 |
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SPG 2008 Annual General Meeting
• At today’s 11th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Sustainable
Performance Group AG (SPG), all the proposals submitted by the Board of
Directors were approved by over 42% of the voting rights represented at
the meeting.
• On May 13, 2008, SPG successfully concluded the placement of the first
sustainability convertible bond (issue volume: CHF 50 million). Not only is
this the first CHF-denominated convertible to be issued in the Swiss
capital market this year, it is also the world's first-ever CHF-denominated sustainability convertible bond. The success of the placement underscores investors’ high degree
of interest in the investment strategy of SPG.
• SPG shares combine the growth potential of small- and medium-sized
listed companies with the promising future-oriented themes of energy,
water, healthy living and resource efficiency. SPG’s specifically targeted
portfolio is also supplemented up to a maximum of 10% with investments
in innovative, unlisted young companies active in the field of “cleantech” (private equity).
Media Relase
11th Annual General Meeting
° Prof. Dr. Ernst A. Brugger, Verwaltungsratspräsident der SPG und Reto Ringger, CEO von SAM: "11. Ordentliche Generalversammlung (1. Teil)"
Referate "Wasser und Energie" (The presentations of the speakers with regard to water and energy are available only in German) :
o Prof. Dr. Alexander Zehnder, Mitglied des Verwaltungsrates der SPG: „Energie und Wasser – Was bringt die Zukunft?“ – Link auf Energie und Wasser
o Dipl.-Ing. Esther Rüland, GP Solar GmbH: „Sonnenenergie als Wachstumsmotor“ – Link auf GP_Solar_GmbH
o Bruno Steis, Aufsichtsvorsitzender der inge A: „ Wasserqualität als Chance für innotative Unternehmen“ – Link auf inge_watertechnologies
o Dr. Christian Werner, CIO SAM (Sustainable Asset Management): „ Best of SAM” – Link auf Best of SAM
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14/05/08 |
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11th Annual General Meeting
We have pleasure in inviting you to our 11th Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held in Zurich on May 14, 2008. Please find below detailed information about the event and particulars on the topics to be dealt with.
Invitation
Agenda and Proposals
Location plan
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13/05/08 |
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SPG: Successful placement of convertible bonds in the amount
of CHF 50 million
Sustainable Performance Group AG, Zurich, (SWX: SPG) today announces that the
transaction launched on Friday has been successfully completed. The gross proceeds
for SPG amount to CHF 50 million prior to commissions and transaction costs. The
issue has been conducted through SPG Public Investments Limited, Guernsey, with a
guarantee of SPG. The transaction was well received. Bank Vontobel AG has been
acting as Lead Manager.
Press Release
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09/05/08 |
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SPG launches Convertible Bond Issue
Issue size of CHF 50 million with a maturity of 5 years and a coupon of
1.50-2.25%
Sustainable Performance Group AG, Zurich, (SWX: SPG) today announced that it intends
to issue convertible bonds in the amount of CHF 50 million through its subsidiary
SPG Public Investments Limited, Guernsey. The life of the bonds shall be 5 years, the
coupon 1.50-2.25% p.a. and the conversion premium 10%-15% of the volume
weighted average price of the SPG share on the SWX Swiss Exchange of today 9 May
2008. Final pricing is expected to take place after market closing today and will be announced
thereafter. The bonds are guaranteed by SPG and are convertible into bearer
shares of SPG.
Press Release
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03/04/08 |
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Annual Report 2007
Despite adverse market conditions, SPG's share price improved by 17.7% during 2007, an outperformance of well over 10% compared with the benchmark MSCI World ex Financials. Although stock markets have had a disappointing start to the year, we are confident that investment themes such as energy security, water infrastructure and resource efficiency will continue to offer higher than average growth potential even in a difficult market environment.
Please find detailed information about the performance 2007 and the portfolio companies here.
Press Release
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02/10/07 |
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SPG – Capital increase successfully completed
Sustainable Performance Group AG (SPG) is pleased to announce that investors subscribed to 122,000 bearer shares as part of the recent capital increase. The relevant issue volume therefore amounts to roughly CHF 55.5 million. This marks the successful completion of the placement of new bearer shares of Sustainable Performance Group AG, which were offered for subscription up to 28 September 2007 as part of a rights offering to existing shareholders, and subsequently up to 2 October 2007 as part of a public offering in Switzerland, as well as to certain institutional investors.
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27/09/07 |
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Yogesh Chander Deveshwar (ITC Ltd.) and David Johnston (What’s Working Inc.) win this year’s SAM/SPG Sustainability Leadership Award
This is now the seventh year of the SAM/SPG Sustainability Leadership Award. This Award acknowledges personal excellence in implementing the principles of sustainability in the corporate sector and is worth CHF 50,000 in total. An international selection committee of sustainability experts has given this year’s Leader Award to Yogesh Chander Deveshwar, Chairman of ITC Ltd. The Pioneer Award goes to David Johnston, founder and President of What’s Working Inc.
Media Release
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24/08/07 |
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Semi-Annual Report 2007
Sustainable Performance Group can look back on a very successful first half of 2007. The share price rose 20.9%, outperforming the benchmark MSCI World ex Financials by more than 9%.
With the physical effects of global warming becoming more visible and obvious, investors have switched their attention increasingly to the four key strategic themes focused on by the Sustainable Performance Group: Energy, Water, Healthy Living and Resource Efficiency. This trend is likely to gather momentum in future, as industry and commerce gradually realise that measures must be undertaken to combat progressive climate change. Please find detailed information in the SPG Semi-Annual Report 2007.
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