About This Episode

The SouthernSun Small Cap fund (symbol: SSSIX) is up 13.5% this year, versus 10.33% (as of July 18, 2023) for its Morningstar small-blend peer group. Last year was even more impressive, when it was down only -1.37%, versus its peer group, which was down -16.24%, putting SSSIX in the first percentile of that peer group. It has approximately $400 million in assets and is a highly concentrated portfolio, with only 21 holdings as of March 31, 2023.

About Our Guest

Mr. Cross joined SouthernSun in 2008. His responsibilities include the research and analysis of investment opportunities and monitoring of existing portfolio companies, and he provides input on portfolio management and construction.

Prior to joining SouthernSun, Mr. Cross was an officer of Cummins, Inc. and responsible for leading one of Cummins’ business units. He has global experience in sales, marketing, finance, accounting, logistics, operations and general management. Mr. Cross received his B.S. from Vanderbilt University and an M.B.A. from Vanderbilt’s Owen School with concentrations in finance, accounting and management information systems. He has also passed the CPA exam. Mr. Cross serves on the board of the Neighborhood Christian Center.

Show Notes

Here is a link for more information about SouthernSun:

• SouthernSun web site- https://southernsunam.com/
• SSSIX fact sheet and performance- https://southernsunam.com/investment-products/small-cap-fund/

Important Disclosures

AUM mentioned is as of 07/18/2023; Morningstar Ranking out of 611 funds in the Morningstar Small Blend category for 1-year period ended 12/31/2022. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; The information discussed represents the opinion of the host, and is subject to change. It is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, and is not intended as an offer or solicitation of the Fund nor any other products or services. It is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or investment advice. Some of the statements contained in this podcast may be forward-looking and contain certain risks and uncertainties. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.

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