Invest directly into the highest quality investment grade diamonds

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Invest directly into the highest quality investment grade diamonds as a store of value Plus; The opportunity to realise additional gains from the managed trading of diamonds at a margin for profit.

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A Value Proposition for Investment into Investment Grade Polished Diamonds Benjamin Sweetman Justin Howard

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Invest directly into the highest quality investment grade diamonds as a store of value Plus; The opportunity to realise additional gains from the managed trading of diamonds at a margin for profit

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Diamonds are a specialist commodity Thousands of variable qualities Pricing and liquidity reliant on these qualities from a few cents to several thousand dollars per carat, and much higher in for specialist stones. Cutting and polishing is a manual skill, and as such can vary. Prices driven by standard market forces of supply, demand and inventories Market consumption of all mined diamonds is 80% for industrial use and 20% for Jewellery Market by value is 98% in Polished Gems for Jewellery

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Diamonds compete with Gold as a store of value Price Independence - Prices are independent of government laws and hence diamonds better retain their values even during recession Diminishing Asset - No major new mine discoveries predicted after 2015 1 . At current and predicted demand levels present mines may struggle to meet demand. Reliable Rarity - Many more times rarer than Gold. Robust Price Performance - Historically diamonds have recovered well from price and economic slump Better than Gold - Investment grade Diamonds have performed better than Gold in the 1st half 2011. Hedge - Their Reliable Rarityprovides hedge against market fluctuations and inflation Strong Supply & Demand Story - Predicted widening of the supply demand imbalance underpins price with a strong chance of price acceleration 1 Refers to Alrosa Market Report June 2010

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Historical Performance of Diamond Index vs. Gold Less volatile than Gold?

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50 Years Historical wholesale diamond price trend up to Oct 2010 1.00 Carat diamond of Premium, Ideal Cut: Triple Excellent, D Colour. Above 4.5% annual return over 50 years to 2010, with predicted future supply/demand imbalance Source : Antwerp World Diamond Trade Center

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5 year Diamond Price Index Relatively small price impact against the huge losses encountered in other asset classes. Market recovered quickly post the economic shock, and has since surpassed crisis levels with many other asset classes still underperforming or still without recovery Prices for single polished price points are based on actual traded selling prices, provided daily by a number of companies in the different market centres who cover a full range of activity in polished or specialisation in specific areas of polished. Polished Prices receives data from 20 different market players. Source: www.polishedprices.com and Bloomberg

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Online Retail Diamond Price Index 2006 to Present The Diamond Prices Index (DPI) is a representation of the current market pricing trend for diamonds. The DPI takes into account the average retail price per carat of loose diamonds from jewelers across the web. Prices are calculated for groups of weight ranges as well as by color and clarity Online Retail Prices show resilience through recession Source: Diamond Search Engine http://www.diamondse.info Price per Carat

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Key Long Term Demand Factors China has recently surpassed Japan as the second-biggest buyer of Diamonds, behind the U.S. 1 China diamond market expanded 25% last year , and is expected to double again in next 5 years. 2 Indian market growing fast , and Diamonds often recognized locally as a currency hedge. Demand in India grew around 31% percent last year. 3 Diamonds are a conspicuous display of wealth across all emerging markets, and remain a strong symbol of status in the developed nations US polished Diamond market has shown a rapid return towards stabilization and their domestic diamond sales seeing growth again, expanding 7 percent last year. They are 38% of the global market currently. 4 1 Refers to Diamond Administration of China release 25 May 2010 2 Refers to Rapaport/DeBeers research 3 Refers to CRISIL Release/Diamond Trading Company May 2011 4 Refers to CRISIL Release May 2011

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Key Demand Factors Continued…

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Supply and Demand Imbalance Source: Diamonds: Tight Outlook For Rough Supply – Des Kilalea RBC May 2011

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Rapaport Price List – “The Benchmark Price Guide and Industry Standard” Who and What is Rapaport? The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing first class, added value services to the diamond and jewelry markets. Established in 1976, the Group has over ten thousand clients in 70 countries. The Group was started by Martin Rapaport. A genius with an economics background, he grew up in a diamond family and rose to fame by reporting wholesale diamond prices during the 1979-80 commodity boom. At this time the Rapaport Price list was born, and the group was the first to run a business-to-business electronic diamond price-comparison service. At its simplest level the price list is used by buyers and sellers as a price list of market values for various sizes colors and clarity qualities. In the past 30 years this list has progressively become the international benchmark pricing standard for the diamond industry. Their online portal is populated daily with over 525,000 diamonds valued at $4.12 Billion dollars. Across all Global Diamond Markets, Diamond business agreements and dealer sales are now based on Rap or List prices .

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Who and What is Rapaport Continued… How Rap Works? The Price Lists quote the Rapaport opinion of high cash asking prices for Diamonds. Actual transaction prices may be at a discount or premium to the Rapaport Lists. The level of discount or premium varies greatly and is influenced by many factors. Stone quality and cut, credit/memo terms, the location and type of market and the liquidity level of particular size/quality combinations all impact the discount level. Liquidity and the associated risk of ownership are also a factor, The final achieved ‘ discounts to Rap ’ is the product of a combination of many factors employed leading up to and during the point of purchase. We aim to consistently beat the Rap when purchasing for our clients.

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The DRI Enhanced Return Model – USP Trading Process Investor Portfolio Turnover – Estimated 12 month per Cycle 1 Estimate Based on Rapaport prices

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The DRI Enhanced Return Model - Typical Portfolio The make up of the portfolio is designed with the Enhanced Return Model in mind. They will contain a broad spread of diamond assets, which may change over the course of the holding period based upon market analysis and other demand or market fashion factors. A typical portfolio in the current market environment could be as follows;

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The DRI Enhanced Return Model - Typical Portfolio from Previous Slide Graphic… 60 % - F, G, H, I, VS and SI Goods which command good sales volumes and revenues in the commercial market with reliable demand . Sizes from .25cts-6.00cts. Round Diamonds will cover 80% of this segment with mixed shapes filling the remaining 20%. Shapes will vary in relation to market demands. 20% - SI1-I1 with G-J colour as again these command good saleability in the commercial market. Sizes ranging from 2.00cts- 10cts. Round Diamonds will cover 60% of this segment with 40% mixed shapes. This will vary in response to market demands. 20% - D, E, F IF, VVS1, VVS2 Goods which carry larger returns in the high quality segments. These will be in the sizes of 1.00cts-3.00cts. Round Diamonds will cover 90% of this segment and the 10% remaining again will be filled with mixed shapes.

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The DRI Secure Logistical Process Malca-Amit has a global network of offices as well as dominant market-share of the world's valuables transport and safe-keeping business. Services are beyond standard secured and insured door-to-door delivery, and include: bonded warehousing, trade-show deliveries and insurance, private trade-show organization, inspection and authentication service, and jewelry block insurance. IMPORTANT - At no point does the Team have direct access to investors capital or assets. This investor protection was the paramount concern and driving force when developing our model.

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Reasons to invest in diamonds Store of Value – Prospective Investors often require a store of value and hedge against mild to extreme negative economic forces. Additional Trading Upside - Capital Preservation strategy with substantial potential trading profits generated from an opaque pricing market with an information advantage afforded to the team. Additional or Alternative to Gold – Prospective Investors may be looking for a commodity investment alternative to Gold. Diversified Pool of Assets - Prospective Investors are drawn to the fact they have access to a diversified pool of diamonds Rare Collections - Ability to build a specialist rare collection of large or fancy coloured diamonds to enhance the value of their holdings Retail Price Sales – Prospective Investors are interested by the access to retail sale prices available via online sales. Expertise – Investors will receive market insight from a trusted Diamond Market partner. Buying Power - strong discounts available due to the extensive inside industry network available to the team. Safe Keeping – Prospective investors feel comfortable with the professional and world renowned custody provided by Malca Amit

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The Diamontaires Benjamin Sweetman – Graduate Gemologist from Gemological Institute of America. Highly specialist knowledge of Diamonds. Managed high volume and specialist retail and wholesale diamond business for Diamonds International and Venetian Jewelers across Caribbean for ten years. Managed collections and portfolios of Diamond Investments for High Net Worth Clients as well as design and creation of unique pieces. Client list extends from North America and Europe and Asia. Recently opened new office in Hong Kong in response to the increasing demand for fancy colored and white diamonds from China and the region. Responsible for managed diamond investments and bespoke Client designs. Justin Howard – Second generation Howard Family in gems and jewelry industry. The family business has been trading precious stones and jewelry for over 45 years. This business has designed and manufactured many notable pieces for Clients including the Miss World tiara. Justin moved to Hong Kong in 1992 to investigate the fast emerging China economy. Founded a broad asset management company involved in the investment and trading of precious gems, listed equity and property. Established regional offices in China, India and Thailand. Responsible for DRI's unique Managed Investment Platform and Website retail sales and media.

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Fee Structure PASSIVE ACCOUNT Acquisitions up to a financial limit at cash acquisition price levels Hold in inventory as a reserve Half-yearly market valuations Client maintains title and ultimate veto on sale Portfolio split between high and low liquidity product. Acquisition Fee* 5% of value Storage /Logistical Service Fees 1% of Portfolio Value per annum Payable to Malc Amit for their services. Applicable only if used** *Additional incentive of 10% of difference between Rapaport and acquisition price. No Management Fee charged per annum, however DRI would be the preferred route to organise and manage any sale or auction. **Manager’s favourable terms made available to client without mark-up. Purchase, storage, safe-keeping, logistical support and shipping arranged by management team, but invoiced direct by Provider Malca Amit

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Fee Structure ACTIVELY MANAGED ACCOUNT Continued acquisitions, within predefined limits at cash acquisition price levels Active sales through retail and selective wholesale outlets for profit Rotation of profits back into new stock Quarterly market valuations Client maintains title and ultimate veto on sale Portfolio split between high and low liquidity product Acquisition Fee* 2% of value Performance Fee 20% of net sale Profits Storage /Logistical Service Fees 1% of Portfolio Value per annum Payable to Malc Amit for their services. Applicable only if used** *Additional incentive of 10% of difference between Rapaport and acquisition price. **Manager’s favourable terms made available to client without mark-up. Purchase, storage, safe-keeping, logistical support and shipping arranged by management team, but invoiced direct by Provider Malca Amit

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Thank You for Your Interest For further information please contact: Benjamin Sweetman – Americas Justin Howard- Europe & Middle East Paul Ogden- Asia Pacific benjamin@diamondrockinvestors.com justin@diamondrockinvestors.com paul@diamondrockinvestors.com