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INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING SENATOR FABIAN CHAVEZ JR. BOARD ROOM

PERA BUILDING

February 28, 2019 at 9:00 AM

COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO BE APPOINTED

AGENDA

1. Roll Call 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Consent Agenda 4. Current Business ITEM PRESENTER

A Information Item: CIO Update Dominic Garcia Chief Investment Officer

B Action Item: Risk budget & Active Strategy Target Return Update

Thomas Toth Managing Director, Wilshire

Kristin Varela

Deputy Chief Investment Officer C Information Item: Quarterly Staff Consultant Report, Risk

Mitigation Portfolio Review Thomas Toth

Managing Director, Wilshire

Joaquin Lujan Director of Rates & Credit

D

Information Item: Investment Division Updates

1. Cash Plan & Rebalance Update (Oct. 2018 – Jan. 2019)

2. Manager Selection Activity Report 3. Securities Lending Update – Q4 2018

Kristin Varela Deputy Chief Investment Officer

5. Other Business 6. Adjournment

Consent Agenda Approval of minutes of February 12, 2019 Investments Committee meeting.

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Chief Investment Officer’s Update

Dominic Garcia, Chief Investment Officer

February 28, 2019

~ Maintain appropriate strategic asset allocation to meet the actuarial

discount rate assumption over the long run

Work toward 30 year funding period of unfunded actuarial accrued liability

Meet ten-year annualized returns to equal or exceed the policy benchmark

Achieve a total investment cost at or below 85 bps

Our 5-Year Strategic Plan Goals

5.7%

6.2%

5.75%

6.35%

0.60%

0.60%0.40%

0.40%

2018 REFERENCE (BOGLE)

PORTFOLIO

2019 REFERENCE (BOGLE)

PORTFOLIO

2018 RISK BUDGET

2019 RISK BUDGET

Beta Allocation Alpha Selection

BE

TA

E

xpec

tati

ons

6.75%

7.35%

For illustration purposes only, data is forecasted over a multi-year time period, and subject to change

Bridging the Gap: 10-Year Expectations

BE

TA

E

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tati

ons

• Global Public Equity• Global Low Volatility Equity• Hedged Equity• Private Equity

Global Equity –Economic Growth

• Core Fixed Income• Global Core Fixed Income

Risk Mitigation –Safety and Liquidity

• Liquid Credit Strategies• Emerging Market Debt• Illiquid Credit Strategies

Credit Oriented –Hybrid Growth and Income

• Liquid Real Estate• Illiquid Real Estate• Liquid Real Assets• Illiquid Real Assets

Real Assets –Inflation Protection

• Risk Parity/BalanceMulti-Risk–Diversification

35.5%

19.5%

15.0%

20.0%

10.0%

PERA Asset Classes & Targets

1. Beta: Risk Allocation, better risk diversification• Board approved 10% allocation implementation

2. Allocation: Private/Illiquid active asset deployment• On-track for pacing plans• Co-invest• Secondary research• Total fund overlay

3. Selection: Public active idiosyncratic risk• 130/30 research• Portable alpha 2.0 study

Key Initiatives

• Risk Balance can deliver better returns with similar total risk, but less concentrated in a single risk and less dependent on a single favorable economic environment.

• Better diversification

• Better liability hedge

• Better able to withstand multiple economic scenarios

• Better drawdown profile

• Risk Balance will lag a traditional portfolio in certain environments, but over a full market cycle with meaningful inflation and economic recession can perform better.

• Risk Balance requires a long term perspective since investors will deviate from their peers (behavioral risk). A glide path can provide a stepwise path to investment.

Beta: Benefits of Risk Balance

92%

70% 62%

8%

4%8%

11% 11%

15% 20%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

120%

Reference Portfolio PERA Current PERA Policy w/10% RiskAllocation

Risk Contribution

Global Equity Risk Reduction & Mitigation Credit Real Assets

Diversification Benefits

PERA Total Fund What-if Return

Risk/Return What-if Analysis (10 years)

Rolling Sharpe Ratio What-if (10 years)

3-Year Rolling Drawdown What-if Scenario

Better drawdown profile

Solution, ex ante, confirms our modelled expectations

Improves expected return/risk ratio

Improves Risk Diversification

Improves max drawdown profile

Conclusion

W i l s h i r e C o n s u l t i n g

WILSHIRE ASSOCIATES

February 2019

N e w M e x i c o P E R A A c t i v e R i s k B u d g e t R e c o m m e n d a t i o n

Thomas Toth, CFA, Managing Director

©2019 Wilshire Associates. 2


Risk Budget Recommendat ion

•

–

»

»

•

–



Act ive Risk Budget 2018 Resul ts

Cumulative Fund NOF Excess Return2.74%

-4%

-2%

0%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

Jan

-18

Mar

-18

May

-18

Jul-

18

Sep

-18

No

v-1

8

Jan

-19

Mar

-19

May

-19

Jul-

19

Sep

-19

No

v-1

9

Jan

-20

Mar

-20

May

-20

Jul-

20

Sep

-20

No

v-2

0

Cumulative Distribution, 95% confidence interval100 bps excess return and 150 bps tracking error expectation

Cumulative NOF Excess Return

Lower Band

Target

Upper Band

Total Fund 1-Year Tracking Error as of Dec 31, 2018 = 1.78%



Risk Budget FrameworkFor 2019, the risk framework includes three components –Beta, Allocation, Active Selection• Beta captures the return and risk impact of the policy

portfolio composed only of liquid markets• Allocation captures the impact of utilizing both illiquid

investments and strategy weights that differ from policy beta targets

• Active Selection uses active risk and return estimates to capture idiosyncratic sources of return and risk within strategies



Tota l Fund Risk Budget ing

Selection

Allocation

Market Beta Risk

Policy Portfolio Expected Risk and Return set during asset allocation process

Active Risk Budget is composed of variance driven by both idiosyncratic/factor liquid manager risk andilliquid asset implementation risk



Tota l Fund Risk Budget ing 2019

Selection

Allocation

Market Beta Risk

(Passive)Expected Risk of 9.90% (Expected Return of 6.35%)

Expected Active Risk of 1.4% (Expected Return of 0.6%)

Expected Active Risk of 0.6% (Expected Active Return of 0.4%)

Total Fund Expected Risk of 10.2% (Total Fund Expected Return of 7.35%)=



Risk Framework – Stress Test ing

• Market risk environment fluctuates over time• Understanding how changes in the market environment impact

the expected active risk is important • Risk Budget modeling was stressed to simulate a moderate and

extreme correlation environment– Base case target active risk is 1.5%– Moderate case active risk estimate increases to 2.7%– Extreme case active risk estimate increases to 3.4%

• Probability of tracking error exceeding 2% given probability of base, moderate, and extreme scenarios is about 26%



Next Steps

• May – Portfolio Management Process Enhancement – Establish process for notifying the Investment Committee if

the adopted active risk budget range is breached– Discuss procedures and tools for adjusting the Total Fund

risk exposures to bring active risk in line with targets as market volatility fluctuates

©2019 Wilshire Associates.

This material contains confidential and proprietary information of Wilshire Associates Incorporated (Wilshire), and is intended for the exclusive use of the person to whom it is provided. It may not be disclosed, reproduced or redistributed, inwhole or in part, to any other person or entity without prior written permission from Wilshire. Third party information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Wilshire gives no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of such information, and accepts no responsibility or liability (including for indirect, consequential or incidental damages) for any error, omission or inaccuracy in such information and for results obtained from its use. Information and opinions are as of the date indicated, and are subject to change without notice.

This material is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, accounting, tax, investment, or other professional advice.

This report may include estimates, projections and other "forward-looking statements." Due to numerous factors, actual events may differ substantially from those presented.

Wilshire® is a registered service mark of Wilshire Associates Incorporated, Santa Monica, California. All other trade names, trademarks, and/or service marks are the property of their respective holders.

Copyright © 2019 Wilshire Associates Incorporated. All rights reserved.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

DISCLOSURE AUTHORIZED


WILSHIRE ASSOCIATES

February 2019

Thomas Toth, CFA, Managing DirectorJoaquin Lujan, Director of Rates & Credit

R i s k R e d u c t i o n & M i t i g a t i o n R e v i e w


• Risk Reduction & Mitigation investments play three essential roles in the Total Fund– Serves as an economic diversifier to equity risk through

capital preservation properties and effective risk protection during period of market turbulence

– Source of income– Ready source of liquidity

R i s k R e d u c t i o n & M i t i g a t i o n O v e r v i e w

Strategic Role



Strategic Role – Factor Exposures

Global Equity

Risk Reduction & Mitigation

Credit Oriented Fixed Income

Real AssetsMulti Risk Allocation

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

0

1

2

3

4

5

-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15

Infla

tion

Expo

sure

Growth Exposure

Bubble Size: Expected Return

• Risk Reduction & Mitigation provides stability and income

• Balance against other asset classes which provide growth exposure and return potential



Strategic Role - Divers i f icat ion



Strategic Role – Risk Contro l



Performance


• Structure and guidelines were was adjusted in mid-2015 to reduce the active risk profile of the managers relative to the benchmark

Manager Inception Date Market Value

• BlackRock Core Active 6/30/1995 $1,026,259,245.63

• MacKay Shields Core Investment Grade 6/30/2012 $839,782,970.70

• PGIM (Prudential) Core Conservative 5/31/2012 $764,268,433.63

• Manulife Core Global Aggregate* 4/30/2011 $373,676,335.69

• Cash Composite 2/28/1989 $182,621,417.46

TOTAL RISK REDUCTION & MITIGATION COMPOSITE $3,186,608,403.11


Manager Structure



Performance – Rol l ing 1 Year Excess Return



Performance – Act ive Risk



Performance – Act ive Risk

* Risk and Tracking Error results represent standard deviation adjusted for correlation.

• Active risk of the Risk Mitigation portfolio is constrained and contributes little to active risk at the Total Fund level

• Consistent with risk budget approved by the Board


• Economic Highlights of 2019– Economic growth accelerated from a year earlier; real GDP expanded 3.0% for the four

quarters ending September

» Significant questions remain about the resiliency of this growth

– Inflation was steady with CPI up 1.9%;

– Treasury yields moved higher across all maturities while the curve inverted in the short-to-intermediate range

» Nominal discount rate moved above expected inflation during 2018 for the first time since the global financial crisis

• The European Central Bank and Bank of Japan both continue to reduce their stimulatory financial policies while China – All else equal these international influences will suppress US yields less than in recent years

• Return expectations remain muted given the relatively low global interest rate environment


Market Envi ronment


U.S. Interest Rate Environment: December 2018 vs. December 2017, 10-Year & 20-Year Averages


Yield Curve Envi ronment

Data sources: Bloomberg Index Services Limited, U.S. Department of Treasury

Core Treasury

LT Treasury3-5 Yr Treasury7-10 Yr Treasury

10-20 Yr Treasury

0.00

1.00

2.00

3.00

4.00

5.00

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Yie

ld (

%)

Maturity

Dec-18 10-yr Avg 20-yr Avg Dec-17


• Expected Return of 3.55%

• Expected volatility of 4.80%

• Projected yield of 3.78%

Wilshire Forecast vs. Current Yield, Historical Return and Actual Following 10-Year Return


Forward Looking Assumpt ions

Data sources: Bloomberg Index Services Limited, Wilshire Compass

0.00

2.00

4.00

6.00

8.00

10.00

12.00

14.00

Annualiz

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etu

rn (

%)

Core Bond Yield Wilshire Forecast Next 10 Years Historical Return

APPENDIX – Manager Information


R i s k R e d u c t i o n & M i t i g a t i o n O v e r v i e w – D o m e s t i c

Cumulat ive Absolute Returns

PERA’s actual GOF returns are used in the analysis; history prior to the inception date were backfilled with the manager’s

composite data.



Annual Absolute Returns



Rol l ing 3-year Absolute Risk



Rol l ing 1-year Track ing Error


R i s k R e d u c t i o n & M i t i g a t i o n O v e r v i e w – M a n u l i f e

Cumulat ive Absolute Returns ( I n c e p t i o n : 0 5 / 11 )

Prior to May 1, 2015, PERA was invested in the Manulife Strategic Fixed Income Strategy,

benchmarked to the Bloomberg Universal, therefore the benchmark has been blended (Bloomberg

Universal prior to May 1, 2015; Bloomberg Global Agg Hedged thereafter).



Annual Absolute Returns



Rol l ing 3-year Absolute Risk


This material contains confidential and proprietary information of Wilshire Associates Incorporated (Wilshire), and is intended for the exclusive use of the person to whom it is provided. It may not be disclosed, reproduced or redistributed, in whole or in part, to any other person or entity without prior written permission from Wilshire. Third party information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Wilshire gives no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of such information, and accepts no responsibility or liability (including for indirect, consequential or incidental damages) for any error, omission or inaccuracy in such information and for results obtained from its use. Information and opinions are as of the date indicated, and are subject to change without notice.

This material is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, accounting, tax, investment, or other professional advice.

This report may include estimates, projections and other "forward-looking statements." Due to numerous factors, actual events may differ substantially from those presented.

Wilshire® is a registered service mark of Wilshire Associates Incorporated, Santa Monica, California. All other trade names, trademarks, and/or service marks are the property of their respective holders.

Copyright © 2019 Wilshire Associates Incorporated. All rights reserved.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION

DISCLOSURE AUTHORIZED

NM Public Employees Retirement AssociationCash Flow Projection - FY 19

July August September October November December January February March April May JuneMonth Beginning Cash, BNYM $154 $104 $330 $147 $133 $144 $155 $166 $177 $188 $199 $210

Uses of CashIlliquid Asset Capital Calls

PE, RE, RA, Credit 85 105 111 97 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 Private Asset DrawdownsAsset Class Purchases

Liquid Asset Purchases 213Total Benefit Payments 99 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

Benefit Payments (BNYM) 55 63 57 62 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 Benefit Payments (STO) 44 36 43 38 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

Refunds 4 6 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4Operational Expense 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Other 0 0 0 0

Sources of CashAsset Class Sales

Liquid Asset Redemptions 0 346 163 110 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100Illiquid Asset Distributions 88 43 31 29 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 Private Asset DistributionsIlliquid Asset Redemptions 0 0 0 4 Hedge Fund/Portable Alpha

Employee / Employer Contributions 50 63 38 54 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50Other 2 4 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Suspense Account / Corporate Action / Overlay

Month Ending Cash, BNYM $104 $330 $147 $133 $144 $155 $166 $177 $188 $199 $210 $221

Corporate Action 4 5 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Overlay Cash 90 93 89 82 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90Month Ending Cash, STO 18 38 28 36 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

Month-End Capital AllocationsActual Target Var. Range

Global Equity 6,800 6,671 6,819 6,399 6,493 6,484 6,476 6,468 6,460 5,265 5,258 5,252 (420) 42.8% 35.5% 7.3% +/-5%Risk Reduction & Mitigation 3,195 3,440 3,236 3,197 3,209 3,205 3,201 3,197 3,193 2,892 2,888 2,885 (38) 21.4% 19.5% 1.9% +/-3%Credit Oriented Fixed Income 2,375 2,354 2,309 2,301 2,239 2,236 2,233 2,230 2,228 2,225 2,222 2,219 (8) 15.4% 15.0% 0.4% +/-4%Real Assets 3,145 3,139 3,173 3,032 2,985 2,981 2,978 2,974 2,970 2,966 2,962 2,959 (141) 20.3% 20.0% 0.3% +/-4%Multi-Risk Allocation 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 1,483 1,481 1,479 0 0.0% 10.0% -10.0% +/-4%STO Cash 18 38 28 36 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 8 0.2% 0.0% 0.2%

Total (net of cash flows) $15,534 $15,642 $15,565 $14,965 $14,946 $14,927 $14,908 $14,889 $14,871 $14,852 $14,832 $14,813 (600) 100.0% 100.0%

Month-End Percentage AllocationsFund Balance (less STO) $15,515 $15,604 $15,537 $14,929 $14,926 $14,907 $14,888 $14,869 $14,851 $14,832 $14,812 $14,793Global Equity 43.8% 42.8% 43.9% 42.9% 43.5% 43.5% 43.5% 43.5% 43.5% 35.5% 35.5% 35.5%Risk Reduction & Mitigation 20.6% 22.0% 20.8% 21.4% 21.5% 21.5% 21.5% 21.5% 21.5% 19.5% 19.5% 19.5%Credit Oriented Fixed Income 15.3% 15.1% 14.9% 15.4% 15.0% 15.0% 15.0% 15.0% 15.0% 15.0% 15.0% 15.0%Real Assets 20.3% 20.1% 20.4% 20.3% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0% 20.0%Multi-Risk Allocation 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0%

100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Actuals Projected

Current Month's Weights

Month's Activity

October Change in Value

Rebalance: $55m TIPS and $55m Listed Infrastructure





Liquid Asset Purchases 213Total Benefit Payments 99 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100



Other 0 0 0 0 0


Liquid Asset Redemptions 0 346 163 110 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100Illiquid Asset Distributions 88 43 31 29 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 Private Asset DistributionsIlliquid Asset Redemptions 0 0 0 4 0 Hedge Fund/Portable Alpha





Global Equity 6,800 6,671 6,819 6,399 6,496 6,532 6,524 6,516 6,509 5,305 5,298 5,292 97 43.1% 35.5% 7.6% +/-5%Risk Reduction & Mitigation 3,195 3,440 3,236 3,197 3,218 3,229 3,225 3,221 3,217 2,914 2,910 2,907 21 21.4% 19.5% 1.9% +/-3%Credit Oriented Fixed Income 2,375 2,354 2,309 2,301 2,298 2,253 2,250 2,247 2,244 2,242 2,239 2,236 (3) 15.3% 15.0% 0.3% +/-4%Real Assets 3,145 3,139 3,173 3,032 3,013 3,003 3,000 2,996 2,992 2,989 2,985 2,981 (19) 20.0% 20.0% 0.0% +/-4%Multi-Risk Allocation 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 1,494 1,493 1,491 0 0.0% 10.0% -10.0% +/-4%STO Cash 18 38 28 36 31 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 (5) 0.2% 0.0% 0.2%

Total (net of cash flows) $15,534 $15,642 $15,565 $14,965 $15,055 $15,037 $15,019 $15,000 $14,982 $14,964 $14,945 $14,927 90 100.0% 100.0%


100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Actuals Projected


Month's Activity

November Change in Value

Rebalance: $50m Liquid Real Estate, $50m Liquid Credit





Liquid Asset Purchases 213 348

Total Benefit Payments 99 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100Benefit Payments (BNYM) 55 63 57 62 53 57 50 50 50 50 50 50

Benefit Payments (STO) 44 36 43 38 47 43 50 50 50 50 50 50Refunds 4 6 4 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4

Operational Expense 1 1 1 2 5 1 2 2 2 2 2 2Other 0 0 0 0 0 0


Liquid Asset Redemptions 0 346 163 110 100 485 100 100 100 100 100 100

Illiquid Asset Distributions 88 43 31 29 40 42 40 40 40 40 40 40 Private Asset DistributionsIlliquid Asset Redemptions 0 0 0 4 0 0 Hedge Fund/Portable Alpha





Global Equity 6,800 6,671 6,819 6,399 6,496 6,190 6,328 6,319 6,310 5,142 5,134 5,127 (305) 42.4% 35.5% 6.9% +/-5%Risk Reduction & Mitigation 3,195 3,440 3,236 3,197 3,218 3,187 3,127 3,123 3,119 2,824 2,820 2,816 (32) 21.8% 19.5% 2.3% +/-3%Credit Oriented Fixed Income 2,375 2,354 2,309 2,301 2,298 2,267 2,182 2,179 2,176 2,173 2,169 2,166 (30) 15.5% 15.0% 0.5% +/-4%Real Assets 3,145 3,139 3,173 3,032 3,013 2,915 2,909 2,905 2,901 2,897 2,893 2,888 (97) 20.0% 20.0% 0.0% +/-4%Multi-Risk Allocation 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 1,448 1,446 1,444 0 0.0% 10.0% -10.0% +/-4%STO Cash 18 38 28 36 31 28 20 20 20 20 20 20 (4) 0.2% 0.0% 0.2%

Total (net of cash flows) $15,534 $15,642 $15,565 $14,965 $15,055 $14,587 $14,566 $14,546 $14,525 $14,504 $14,483 $14,462 (468) 100.0% 100.0%


100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Actuals

Repositioning: Fund new EM mandate ($215m) and additional funding to Global Low Vol. Equity ($133m)

Projected


Month's Activity

December Change in Value

Repositioning: 100% liquidation of EM Equity ($300m) Rebalance: raised $185m to fund cash account - $60m REITS, $100m Global Agg., $25 Liquid Credit





Liquid Asset Purchases 213 348Total Benefit Payments 99 100 100 100 100 100 102 100 100 100 100 100



Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


Liquid Asset Redemptions 0 346 163 110 100 485 135 100 100 100 100 100

Illiquid Asset Distributions 88 43 31 29 40 42 41 40 40 40 40 40 Private Asset DistributionsIlliquid Asset Redemptions 0 0 0 4 0 0 2 Hedge Fund/Portable Alpha



Corporate Action 4 5 3 3 3 2 4 4 4 4 4 Overlay Cash 90 93 89 82 87 81 90 90 90 90 90Month Ending Cash, STO 18 38 28 36 31 28 29 20 20 20 20 20


Global Equity 6,800 6,671 6,819 6,399 6,496 6,190 6,510 6,550 6,544 5,335 5,330 5,325 319 43.1% 35.5% 7.6% +/-5%Risk Reduction & Mitigation 3,195 3,440 3,236 3,197 3,218 3,187 3,230 3,237 3,234 2,931 2,928 2,925 43 21.4% 19.5% 1.9% +/-3%Credit Oriented Fixed Income 2,375 2,354 2,309 2,301 2,298 2,267 2,333 2,259 2,256 2,254 2,252 2,250 66 15.5% 15.0% 0.5% +/-4%Real Assets 3,145 3,139 3,173 3,032 3,013 2,915 2,989 3,011 3,009 3,006 3,003 3,000 74 19.8% 20.0% -0.2% +/-4%Multi-Risk Allocation 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 1,503 1,502 1,500 0 0.0% 10.0% -10.0% +/-4%STO Cash 18 38 28 36 31 28 29 20 20 20 20 20 2 0.2% 0.0% 0.2%

Total (net of cash flows) $15,534 $15,642 $15,565 $14,965 $15,055 $14,587 $15,091 $15,077 $15,063 $15,049 $15,035 $15,021 504 100.0% 100.0%


100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Actuals Projected


Month's Activity

January Change in Value

Restructure: $55m residual proceeds from EM liquidation Rebalance: $80m to fund cash account - $18m REITS, $17m Listed Infra., $45m Liquid Credit

Manager Selection Activity ReportFebruary 2019

Overview: Manager Selection Process

Manager Selection Pipeline

LIQUID Allocation Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5

Global Core Fixed Income Risk Reduction

In Process Summary: evaluation of current manager (contract expiration)

Total Fund Overlay Cash Completed Completed Completed In Process Summary: Total Fund Overlay

(new mandate)

Risk Parity Index Replication Multi-Risk Completed Completed Completed Completed ApprovedSummary: Multi-Risk Allocation

(SAA Implementation)

ILLIQUID Allocation Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5

Contingent CapitalCredit In Process Summary: Private Debt

(new mandate)

Ardian Infrastructure VReal Assets Completed Completed Completed Completed ApprovedSummary: Private Core Infrastructure

(follow-on)

Risk Parity Index Replication SAA Implementation

Summary of Proposal

Per the newly adopted Strategic Asset Allocation (“SAA”), the Multi-Risk Allocation should constituteapproximately 10% of the total fund. On February 13, 2019 the Beta Team presented the following proposalfor Risk Parity index replication, in order to implement this newly approved asset class and bring allocationsin line with target ranges:

1) Utilize the investment management services of BNY Mellon Assets Management North AmericaCorporation (“AMNA”) for the implementation of PERA’s Risk Parity index replication strategy

2) Draw capital from passive Global Equity (8%) and passive Core Fixed Income (2%), over the nextyear, in accordance with PERA’s newly approved SAA targets

The target sizing of this mandate is equal 10% of the total fund. This mandate will serve as the betaexposure for the asset class, and can be drawn down to fund active Risk Parity strategies over time, inaccordance with the Board approved Active Risk Budget. PERA will seek to fund this mandate to it’s targetsizing through a 10-month funding plan, beginning on April 1, 2019 at approximately 1% of the total fund.Additional allocations will be determined monthly, based on the tracking error and correlations of thestrategy to it’s appropriate funding source.

RFI Overview: Scope of Work & Minimum Qualifications

Scope of Work:• Mandate: discretionary investment management services for a risk parity or risk

balanced strategy

• Proposed benchmark: Wilshire Risk Parity Iundex (Custom 15%)

Minimum Qualifications:• Registered with the SEC, or otherwise exempt from registration

• Submit entire form ADV if selected as a semi-finalist

• Have at least $10 billion in AUM at the firm level

• Provide liquidity on at least a monthly basis, with no more than 30-days notice

• Allow guideline adjustments on at least a monthly basis, with no more than 30-daysnotice

• Have the appropriate infrastructure and resources in place to support a mandate sizein the amount deemed appropriate by PERA, but not to exceed 10% of the total fund

RFI Overview: Procurement Timeline

Action Responsibility DateTime

1. Release of RFI PERA August 27, 2018

2. Return Acknowledgement of Compliance withMinimum Qualifications

OFFEROR August 31, 20185PM MT

3. Deadline for Submission of Written Questions OFFEROR September 7, 2018 5PM MT

4. Response to Written Questions PERA September 14, 2018 5PM MT

5. Deadline for Submission of Proposals OFFEROR September 28, 2018 5PM MT

6. Evaluation of ProposalsPERA

October 2018

7. Due DiligencePERA

November 2018

8. Contract Award PERA February 2019

9. New Contract Proposed Effective Date PERA/OFFEROR April 2019

• The RFI was issued on August 27, 2018 to 13 managers, to be submitted to PERA on or before September28, 2018.

• PERA and Wilshire issued a supplemental DDQ to all respondents, to further narrow the scope of theproposals. PERA focused on the manager’s ability to implement a low cost index replication mandate,absent of any active return enhancements. The deadline for submission was October 26, 2018. 13 offerorsresponded, but only 2 respondents expressed the interest or ability to implement the desired approachoutlined in the Supplemental DDQ.

• Based on the received responses to PERA’s Supplemental DDQ, 2 managers were selected for semi-finalistinterviews

• Interviews were conducted with the two semi-finalists on November 9, 2018 at PERA’s Santa Fe offices.Each respondent addressed the following topics during their interview: i) overview of the firm andstrategy focused team; ii) organizational and operational distinctions related to the management of riskparity and index solutions; iii) analysis of the S&P Risk Parity Index (15% volatility) and an analysis ofPERA’s policy portfolio; iv) the firm’s willingness to provide a custom Risk Parity index with a 15%volatility similar to the Wilshire Risk Parity Index, including an analysis of such index within the policyportfolio both quantitative and qualitatively; v) overview of trading systems and risk managementcontrols; vi) analysis of appropriate investment vehicle structures; and vii) best and final fee proposals

• Based on the interview criteria, as listed above, AMNA was selected for a finalist on-site interview

RFI Overview: Selection of Semi-Finalists

• Wilshire and the Beta Team attended the on-site due diligence visit on November 28, 2018 at theheadquarters of the selected finalist:

• BNY Mellon AMNA: San Francisco, CA

• Attendees included: Tom Toth (Wilshire), Rose Dean (Wilshire), Kristin Varela (Beta Team), AnnaMurphy (Beta Team), Isaac Olaoye (Ops. Team via phone), and Christine Ortega (Ops. Team via phone)

• Topics discussed included

(i) comprehensive review of the AMNA ownership and team structures, including comprehensivereview of recent merges, and oversight of each team associated with the potential mandate

(ii) in-depth review of the proposed custom risk parity index solution, including indexconstruction, implementation and monitoring of risk and

(iii) review of operational infrastructure and capabilities

(iv) discussions with ownership and management teams regarding sensitive topics such as legalnegotiations, compensation, succession planning, and fee negotiations

(v) thorough discussion of investment vehicle structure, reviewing the LP vs. CIT options, andPERA’s legal abilities within each

• The finalist due diligence visit confirmed Wilshire and PERA’s assessment of AMNA, identifying them ashighly capable and well-suited to manage PERA funds

RFI Overview: Selection of Finalist

Finalist: BNY Mellon AMNAOrganization

Investment Team

Investment Strategy

Efficient implementation and tracking of the Wilshire Risk Parity Index (15%) through a low cost and liquid investment structure.

Edge

Highlights

Objective: index replication of theWilshire Risk Parity Index(Custom 15%)

Target Return:

Target Risk:

Target Tracking Error:

Portfolio Construction:

Annual Transaction Costs:

Investment Approach:

DISCLOSURE AUTHORIZED BY CONTRACT

Finalist: BNY Mellon AMNATeam Structure

Finalist: BNY Mellon AMNAProposed Solution

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

Finalist: BNY Mellon AMNAFee Review

Proposed fee schedule:

Flat Fee Schedule $ %$ %$ %$ %Amounts $ and above %


Ardian Infrastructure V

On December 7, 2018 the Alpha Team completed their diligence efforts and proposed commitment of up to€60 million to Ardian Infrastructure Fund V (“Ardian”) an illiquid real asset partnership with a focus onessential infrastructure assets in OECD European markets. Ardian will acquire brownfield core infrastructureassets with predictable cash flows and revenues that provide a natural hedge against inflation. Ardian will seekto drive value through asset management initiatives and strong industrial partnerships. The fund will invest80% in Eurozone countries, and will target sectors such as transport, energy, utilities, telecommunications,social and renewables. PERA expects a net IRR of 10-13%, with a 6-7% recurring cash yield per annum. Acommitment to Ardian would be a follow-on investment for NM PERA, who previously committed $65million to Fund IV in 2015.

This presentation is based on due diligence material and data obtained by the investment division and consultant, directly from the manager, and focuseson the strategy of the recommended manager as it fits within the current portfolio. Additionally, PERA defers to the consultant’s primary diligence onmatters relating to the quality and sufficiency of the fund’s back office, compliance, and other operational matters.

Proposal

• PERA and Ardian maintain a successful relationship, dating back to 2015,which has contributed to favorable strategy diversification and meaningfuloutperformance, as compared to the portfolio’s policy index; 9.60% directalpha and 1.16x KS PME, net of fees performance for PERA’s position infund IV

Existing Relationship

• As PERA continues to build out its Infrastructure portfolio, there remains aneed for core foundation investments that can align more appropriately withthe Plan’s cash flows and inflation needs. Additionally, PERA seeks tofurther diversify geographic concentrations across the Real Assetsportfolio. North American exposure continues to drive portfolio riskcontribution, and Ardian’s European focus will assist in mitigating thisparticular risk

Portfolio Construction

• Access to a large scale and highly capable manager that capitalizes on themarket opportunities available due to the substantial imbalance between thecapital required to effectively address infrastructure needs and the plannedinvestment opportunities in the market

Market Opportunity

• Ardian’s infrastructure team has a 13-year track record of successfullydelivering an investment strategy that constructs a stable and welldiversified European portfolio. They have strategically structured their teamto constitute a unique mix of investment professionals with multi culturalbackgrounds and diverse professional expertise.

Firm Pedigree

Reasons to Invest

Firm Summary: Ardian Infrastructure Fund V

General PartnerFirm Ardian FRANCE Founded 1996

LocationsHeadquartered in Paris, with additionallocations in Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,Luxembourg, and US

Firm Pedigree

• Highly respected for its core values ofexcellence, loyalty, and entrepreneurship

• Infrastructure team benefits from supportof the broader Ardian platform

• Significant network of industrial partnersthat have contributed to 93% off marketdeal flow

Firm AUM Existing GP Yes

Ownership

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TargetSize

FundraisingStatus

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Strategy

• Focus on lead investments in essential, matureinfrastructure assets, such as utilities, roads, airports,telecoms, with moderate risk/return profile primarily inEuropean countries

• Targeting assets capable of generating sustainable cashyields through the priority to mature infrastructurecompanies that can distribute dividends shortly afterinvestment

• Dedicated infrastructure investment professionals on theground in the 5 biggest European economies, to enhanceasset selectivity, diligence and transparency

• Active asset management initiatives for value creation andrisk mitigation; working directly alongside strategicpartners and portfolio company management

• Low leveraged portfolio (i) to lower its financing risk and(ii) to increase cash distributions from the Fund'sinvestments due to lower debt service

TargetProfile

• Sector:

• Regions:• Stage:• Equity size:

• Number of portfolio companies:• Holding period:• Limitations:

• Leverage:

Team • Structure

TrackRecord

Notable LPs

Fund Summary: Ardian Infrastructure Fund V


ManagementFee

• GPCommitment

Carried Interest GovernanceCommittees

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PreferredReturn

LP AdvisoryCommittee

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InvestmentPeriod

Key Person

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TermSuccessionPlanning

Terms and Governance: Ardian Infrastructure Fund V


as of June 30, 2018


Performance Review: Ardian Infrastructure Funds I-IV

Due Diligence Performed: Ardian Infrastructure Fund V

Date Item

Early 2015 – May 2015 • Ardian IV fund diligence, resulting in a $65 million initial commitment

Ongoing • Oversight and monitoring of existing commitment

August 2018 • Launch of Albourne and PERA staff ’s Ardian V fund diligence

August 2018• On-site visit at PERA offices - review of existing fund and discussion on upcoming

fundraise

October 2018• Call with PERA staff and Ardian – review of fund positioning, in-depth discussion of

current market themes, pipeline, terms and timing

October 2018• Due diligence documents - received access to all fund related documents, including legal

agreements and PERA specific due diligence requests

October 2018• PERA on-site with Ardian - visited the New York office and met with strategy focused

team members to discuss various responsibilities within the fund

Ongoing• Albourne conducts primary diligence on matters relating to the quality and sufficiency of

the Fund’s back office, compliance, and other operational matters

Public Employees Retirement of New Mexico

YTD Monthly History - Volume Report ID:Reporting Currency: USD

GSL203For the month ending 12/31/2018

Global Securities Lending

Ending Balances for the Month Average Balances for the Month

Month

Performance

Market ValueLendableSecurities

Market ValueSecurities on

Loan

Percent ofPortfolio on

Loan

MonthlyGrossClient

Market ValueLendableSecurities

Market ValueSecurities on

Loan

Percent ofPortfolio on

Loan

Return onAvailable Assets

for Lending

Return onLoanedAssets

October 567,880,973.00 8.33% 214,603.31 6,975,135,958.57 563,727,539.25 8.08% 3.69 bp 45.68 bp

November6,724,348,465.23

576,392,442.24 8.57% 225,751.48 6,811,736,807.79 563,802,301.56 8.28% 3.88 bp 46.85 bp

December

6,438,886,715.08577,222,697.63 8.96% 233,353.62 6,618,949,855.19 570,848,062.17 8.62% 4.23 bp 49.05 bp

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6,818,520,091.32

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