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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