Chuck Royce's Strategic Moves: A Closer Look at Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc.

In this article, Chuck Royce (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted the 13F filing for the second quarter of 2025, providing insights into his investment moves during this period. Charles M. Royce is known as one of the pioneers of small-cap investing. He has been the portfolio manager for Royce Pennsylvania Mutual Fund since 1972. Royce holds a bachelor's degree from Brown University and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. The firm invests in smaller companies, primarily those with market capitalizations up to $5 billion, although some of its Funds may invest in companies with market capitalizations up to $10 billion. The value approaches that portfolio managers use share one significant trait: They are looking for terrific stocks trading for less than the estimate of the company's worth as a business - its enterprise value. "Essentially, we are interested in three things: a strong balance sheet, a record of success as a business, and the potential for a profitable future." - Charles M. Royce

The most significant addition was Graphic Packaging Holding Co (NYSE:GPK), with 1,076,587 shares, accounting for 0.23% of the portfolio and a total value of $22.68 million.

The second largest addition to the portfolio was Repligen Corp (NASDAQ:RGEN), consisting of 89,522 shares, representing approximately 0.11% of the portfolio, with a total value of $11.13 million.

The third largest addition was Douglas Dynamics Inc (NYSE:PLOW), with 317,433 shares, accounting for 0.1% of the portfolio and a total value of $9.35 million.

The most notable increase was Evercore Inc (NYSE:EVR), with an additional 111,885 shares, bringing the total to 146,085 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 327.15% increase in share count, a 0.31% impact on the current portfolio, with a total value of $39.45 million.

The second largest increase was Installed Building Products Inc (NYSE:IBP), with an additional 130,221 shares, bringing the total to 370,630. This adjustment represents a significant 54.17% increase in share count, with a total value of $66.83 million.

Faro Technologies Inc (FARO): Chuck Royce (Trades, Portfolio) sold all 1,053,329 shares, resulting in a -0.31% impact on the portfolio.

Fabrinet (NYSE:FN): Chuck Royce (Trades, Portfolio) liquidated all 64,555 shares, causing a -0.14% impact on the portfolio.

Reduced Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc (NYSE:KW) by 4,471,212 shares, resulting in a -59.08% decrease in shares and a -0.42% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $6.7 during the quarter and has returned 25.46% over the past 3 months and -21.55% year-to-date.

Reduced Air Lease Corp (NYSE:AL) by 620,395 shares, resulting in a -30% reduction in shares and a -0.32% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of $51.99 during the quarter and has returned 3.43% over the past 3 months and 15.64% year-to-date.

At the second quarter of 2025, Chuck Royce (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 782 stocks, with top holdings including 1.13% in SEI Investments Co (NASDAQ:SEIC), 1.12% in Arcosa Inc (NYSE:ACA), 0.97% in Haemonetics Corp (NYSE:HAE), 0.93% in MKS Inc (NASDAQ:MKSI), and 0.87% in Air Lease Corp (NYSE:AL).

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

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Chuck Royce's Strategic Moves: A Closer Look at Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc.

Chuck Royce, portfolio manager of the Royce Pennsylvania Mutual Fund since 1972, disclosed his Q2 2025 13F filing, detailing significant changes to his investment portfolio. The portfolio, which focuses on small-cap companies with market caps up to $10 billion, saw additions to Graphic Packaging Holding Co (GPK), Repligen Corp (RGEN), Douglas Dynamics Inc (PLOW), and Evercore Inc (EVR), along with notable increases in shares of Installed Building Products Inc (IBP). Royce also sold all shares of Faro Technologies Inc (FARO) and Fabrinet (FN), and significantly reduced holdings in Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc (KW) and Air Lease Corp (AL). The portfolio now includes 782 stocks, with key holdings in Industrials, Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, and other sectors. The article emphasizes that the analysis is based on historical data and does not constitute financial advice.