Omnicom Group Inc: A Significant Move in HOTCHKIS & WILEY's Portfolio

Exploring the Strategic Investment Moves of HOTCHKIS & WILEY (Trades, Portfolio) in Q2 2025

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HOTCHKIS & WILEY (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted the 13F filing for the second quarter of 2025, providing insights into their investment moves during this period. Founded in Los Angeles in 1980, Hotchkis and Wiley have dedicated themselves to identifying and investing in undervalued companies with substantial potential for appreciation. As value investors, they focus on key investment parameters such as a company's tangible assets, sustainable cash flow, and potential for improving business performance.Omnicom Group Inc: A Significant Move in HOTCHKIS & WILEY's Portfolio

Summary of New Buy

HOTCHKIS & WILEY (Trades, Portfolio) added a total of 12 stocks, among them:

The most significant addition was UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH), with 694,370 shares, accounting for 0.7% of the portfolio and a total value of $216.6 million. The second largest addition to the portfolio was Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ), consisting of 1,312,910 shares, representing approximately 0.69% of the portfolio, with a total value of $213.6 million. The third largest addition was Fortive Corp (NYSE:FTV), with 1,216,900 shares, accounting for 0.21% of the portfolio and a total value of $63.4 million.

Key Position Increases

HOTCHKIS & WILEY (Trades, Portfolio) also increased stakes in a total of 290 stocks, among them:

The most notable increase was Omnicom Group Inc (NYSE:OMC), with an additional 4,201,238 shares, bringing the total to 5,163,161 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 436.75% increase in share count, a 0.98% impact on the current portfolio, with a total value of $371.4 million. The second largest increase was PPG Industries Inc (NYSE:PPG), with an additional 2,248,250 shares, bringing the total to 3,411,050. This adjustment represents a significant 193.35% increase in share count, with a total value of $388 million.

Summary of Sold Out

HOTCHKIS & WILEY (Trades, Portfolio) completely exited 8 holdings in the second quarter of 2025, as detailed below:

Booking Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:BKNG): HOTCHKIS & WILEY (Trades, Portfolio) sold all 16,986 shares, resulting in a -0.26% impact on the portfolio. Cenovus Energy Inc (NYSE:CVE): HOTCHKIS & WILEY (Trades, Portfolio) liquidated all 5,268,612 shares, causing a -0.24% impact on the portfolio.

Key Position Reduces

HOTCHKIS & WILEY (Trades, Portfolio) also reduced positions in 162 stocks. The most significant changes include:

Reduced Bank of New York Mellon Corp (NYSE:BK) by 3,234,046 shares, resulting in a -96.25% decrease in shares and a -0.9% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $84.9 during the quarter and has returned 17.82% over the past 3 months and 36.44% year-to-date. Reduced Fidelity National Information Services Inc (NYSE:FIS) by 2,521,707 shares, resulting in a -37.83% reduction in shares and a -0.63% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $77.75 during the quarter and has returned -6.92% over the past 3 months and -9.55% year-to-date.

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Portfolio Overview

At the second quarter of 2025, HOTCHKIS & WILEY (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 470 stocks. The top holdings included 4.99% in F5 Inc (NASDAQ:FFIV), 3.08% in Workday Inc (NASDAQ:WDAY), 3% in Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C), 2.67% in Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), and 2.43% in Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA).Omnicom Group Inc: A Significant Move in HOTCHKIS & WILEY's Portfolio

The holdings are mainly concentrated in all 11 industries: Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Industrials, Energy, Consumer Cyclical, Communication Services, Utilities, Consumer Defensive, Basic Materials, and Real Estate.Omnicom Group Inc: A Significant Move in HOTCHKIS & WILEY's Portfolio

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