Interim Management Statement

Majedie Investments PLC Interim Management Statement for quarter ending 31 December 2007 Quarterly Review Background For 2007 consensus estimates are for the global economy to have grown at over 2% for the developed economies, with the emerging economies of China and India continuing to grow strongly at over 8%. Investments & Performance Over the three month period to 31 December 2007 the portfolio underperformed the benchmark by 3.06%. This excludes a 2.3% (10.7p) dividend to be paid in January 2008, which received shareholder approval at our AGM. Prospects The portfolio has been structured in anticipation of future interest rate cuts which are now emerging. In addition, prospects for resources companies remain strong given the long term outlook of high growth from both China and India. It is expected that the US economy will slow as the year progresses. However, as US inflation has remained relatively benign, the Federal Reserve Chairman should be able to continue to ease monetary policy to stimulate growth later in the year. Interest rates are also expected to be cut further in the UK as 2008 progresses. Since 31 December 2007 the net asset value and share price have reduced somewhat in line with the recent falls in stock market values around the world. Performance Cumulative Total Return Performance over periods to 31 December 2007 Three Six One Three Five Months Months Year Years Years Share Price (11.9%) (22.4%) (2.6%) 66.4% 132.4% NAV (3.2%) (10.9%) 8.3% 67.5% 113.8% Benchmark (0.1%) (0.8%) 6.6% 48.5% 99.9% Basis: NAV - bid to bid, net dividends reinvested Share Price - mid to mid, net dividends reinvested Portfolio Distribution Geographical Split as at 31 December 2007 Area Percentage UK 71.9% North America 11.7% Europe 1.8% Pacific Basin 13.3% Cash 1.3% Total 100.0% Sector Split as at 31 December 2007 Sector Percentage Financials 27.2% Oil & Gas 12.2% Utilities 6.0% Technology 6.9% Consumer Goods 2.6% Telecoms 4.3% Consumer Services 5.3% Industrials 10.9% Basic Materials 20.1% Health Care 3.2% Cash 1.3% Total 100.0% Top 10 Investments as at 31 December 2007 Rank Name 1 Phorm 2 1st Quantum Minerals 3 MEO Australia 4 Accsys Technologies 5 HSBC Holdings 6 United Utilities 7 Barclays 8 Majedie Asset Management UK Opportunities Fund 9 Vodafone Group 10 International Ferro Metals Key Facts as at 31 December 2007 Total Assets: £267.2m NAV: 439.33p Share Price: 364.00p Discount at par: 17.1% Dividend Yield: 2.7% Five Year Dividend Growth: 22.7% Effective Gearing: 10.8% Potential Gearing: 14.4% Number of Stocks: 223 Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2007 £000 Equities 256,270 Associate 3,198 Cash 8,626 Other Assets/(Liabilities) (889) Total Assets 267,205 Less Borrowings (33,733) Net Assets 233,472 Objective Majedie Investments PLC is a UK listed, self managed Investment Trust. Our objective is to maximise total shareholder return over the long term while increasing dividends by more than the rate of inflation. The benchmark is 70% FTSE All-Share index + 30% FTSE World ex.UK index. The company has a 30% shareholding in a specialist UK equities fund management company - Majedie Asset Management Limited, which has assets under management of over £4bn. Investment Policy Overall Approach * analysis of global economies and sector trends * focus on companies and sectors likely to deliver strong growth over the long term * search for companies significantly undervalued by markets * in depth meetings with the management teams from companies across all sectors and markets * inclination to identify investments independent of economic cycle Portfolio Structure Characteristics * diversified portfolio with a focus on growth * flexibility to take long term views in specific stocks away from the benchmark * focus on investing at an early stage in the development cycle of investee companies Risk Management * the overall investment objective is to maximise total shareholder return over the long term * absolute risk in relation to net asset value is assessed in combination with benchmark relative risk within the investment z portfolio * portfolio risk relative to the benchmark is monitored using standard portfolio risk parameters * holdings are monitored with reference to a detailed structure of investment limits which include a degree of flexibility s subject to review and approval by the Board Contact 1 Minster Court, Mincing Lane, London EC3R 7ZZ Tel +44 (0) 207 626 1243 Fax +44 (0) 207 929 0904 Email majedie@majedie.co.uk Web www.majedie.co.uk IMPORTANT NOTICE This Interim Management Statement has been issued by Majedie Investments PLC; a self managed investment trust company, on 31 January 2008. Since 31 December 2007 the net asset value and share price have reduced somewhat in line with the recent falls in stock market values around the world. The news, information, and data in this statement should not be deemed as a financial promotion or recommendation. Majedie Investments PLC is not authorised to give financial advice.
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