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Carmignac Portfolio Merger Arbitrage Plus

Luxembourg SICAV sub-fundGlobal marketArticle 8
Share Class

LU2585801173

An active absolute return strategy focusing on merger arbitrage opportunities
  • An active merger arbitrage strategy that aims to provide positive absolute returns, with limited correlation to equity markets.
  • An alternative strategy focusing on officially announced M&A deals in the developed markets.
  • Strategy offering positive correlation with interest rates.
Key documents
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Recommended Minimum Investment Horizon
3 years
Cumulative Performance since launch
+ 13.3 %
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+ 14.0 %
+ 4.2 %
From 14/04/2023
To 11/05/2026
Calendar Year Performance 2025
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+ 3.1 %
+ 3.6 %
+ 4.5 %
Net Asset Value
113.31 €
Asset Under Management
253 M €
Net Equity Exposure31/03/2026
99.1 %
SFDR - Fund Classification

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Data as of:  11 May 2026.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor). The Fund presents a risk of loss of capital.
The return may increase or decrease as a result of currency fluctuations, for the shares which are not currency-hedged.
Alternative strategiesCarmignac Portfolio Merger Arbitrage Plus
Alternative strategiesCarmignac Portfolio Merger Arbitrage Plus
Share Class

LU2585801173

Overview

Characteristics & Risks

Performance

Portfolio

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Carmignac Portfolio Merger Arbitrage Plus fund performance

Take a look at the Fund's performance supported by our Fund managers’ market commentary and strategy insight.

Our monthly comments

Data as of:  30 Apr 2026.
Fund management team

Market environment

  • April remained marked by elevated volatility across equity and credit markets, in a context dominated by geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East, rising energy prices and ongoing concerns around certain segments of the Private Credit market.
  • These factors continued to weigh on risk appetite and contributed to increased dispersion across asset classes.
  • In this environment, Carmignac’s Merger Arbitrage strategy continued to demonstrate resilience, supported by its implementation without directional bias to equity or credit markets.
  • During April, the strategy was impacted by specific positions, notably Allied Gold, affected by tensions in Mali, and Subsea, which came under pressure due to regulatory concerns.
  • Conversely, several spreads tightened over the month, particularly Webster and Silicon Laboratories Inc., contributing positively to performance.
  • Makino was a significant source of volatility during the month. The situation was initially affected by the blocking of MBK Partners’ offer by the Japanese government under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, with authorities citing risks related to the leakage of machine tool technologies.
  • Subsequently, Makino announced it was in discussions with Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko regarding a potential new offer, the price of which has not yet been disclosed.
  • At the same time, the company reported strong results, providing fundamental support, although uncertainty around the outcome of the transaction continued to drive volatility.
  • In this still uncertain environment, M&A activity, measured by number of deals, was broadly in line with March, with 18 transactions announced, including 14 in North America and 3 above $10bn.

Performance commentary

  • The Fund delivered a positive performance over the month.
  • The main positive contributors to performance were Makino, Silicon Laboratories and Hologic.
  • The main negative contributors to performance were Allied Gold, Subsea 7 and Skywater Technology.

Outlook strategy

  • The Fund’s investment rate stands at around 100%.
  • With 51 positions in the portfolio, diversification remains very strong.
  • 2025 marked a strong rebound in M&A activity, with deal value up 44% and volumes up 12% compared to 2024.
  • The main driver of this recovery has been a more supportive antitrust environment globally: the change in US administration following Trump’s election, the Draghi report in Europe advocating the emergence of national champions to compete globally, a UK regulator increasingly encouraged by policymakers to prioritise economic activity, and the continued opening of the Japanese market to foreign capital.
  • Lower interest rates have also been a key catalyst, enabling the return of private equity funds, which accounted for around 26% of buyers in 2025.
  • Another notable and perhaps most encouraging development has been the return of mega-deals (i.e. above $10bn), with total value in 2025 twice that of 2024. Overall, 2025 was the strongest year for M&A since 2020.
  • Despite a more uncertain environment than at the start of the year, we believe M&A activity should remain robust in the coming quarters, supported in particular by a broadly more favourable antitrust backdrop and still attractive credit conditions for strategic external growth projects.

Performance Overview

Data as of:  11 May 2026.
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Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor). The Fund presents a risk of loss of capital.
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Source: Carmignac at 12/05/2026

Carmignac Portfolio Merger Arbitrage Plus Portfolio overview

Below is an overview of the composition of the portfolio.

Geographical Breakdown

Data as of:  30 Apr 2026.
North America59.9 %
Europe ex-EUR13.3 %
Others6.1 %
Europe EUR-2.0 %
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Key figures

Below are the key figures for the Fund, which will give you a clearer idea of the Fund's management and equity positioning.

Exposure Data

Data as of:  31 Mar 2026.
Net Equity Exposure99.1 %
Number of long strategies56
Merger arbitrage exposure112.1 %
Cash and other5.4 %
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The strategy in a nutshell

Discover the Fund’s main features and benefits through the words of the Fund Managers.
Fund Management Team
The advantage of Merger Arbitrage strategy is that it carries virtually no market risk. The only associated risk is that of a deal failure. That is why our approach is very cautious on two levels: we’re very selective in choosing the deals and we aim to maintain a highly diversified portfolio.

Stéphane DIEUDONNÉ

Fund Manager
Source and Copyright: Citywire. Stéphane DIEUDONNÉ is + rated by Citywire for his/her rolling three-year risk-adjusted performance across all funds the manager is managing to the 31 March 2026. Citywire Fund Manager Ratings and Citywire Rankings are proprietary to Citywire Financial Publishers Ltd (“Citywire”) and © Citywire 2025. All rights reserved. The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCITS or the manager. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance.
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Carmignac Portfolio is a sub-fund of Carmignac Portfolio SICAV, an investment company under Luxembourg law, conforming to the UCITS Directive.
The information presented above is not contractually binding and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Performances are net of fees (excluding possible entrance fees charged by the distributor), where applicable. Investors may lose some or all of their capital, as the capital in the UCI is not guaranteed. Access to the products and services presented herein may be restricted for some individuals or countries. Taxation depends on the situation of the individual. The risks, fees and recommended investment period for the UCI presented are detailed in the KIDs (key information documents) and prospectuses available on this website. The KID must be made available to the subscriber prior to purchase.). The reference to a ranking or prize, is no guarantee of the future results of the UCITS or the manager.