Artemis Alpha Trust plc (the 'Company')
As at close of business on 30 September 2008, the Net Asset Value ('NAV') per ordinary 1p share of the Company (calculated excluding current year revenue) was as follows:
Diluted NAV per share: 202.69 pence
Undiluted NAV per share: 219.98 pence
As at close of business on 30 September 2008, the Net Asset Value ('NAV') per ordinary 1p share of the Company (calculated including current year revenue) was as follows:
Diluted cum income: 203.51 pence
Undiluted cum income: 220.95 pence
On 30 September 2008 Fortis acquired all of the shares in Artemis Asset Management Limited ('AAM') it did not already own. The Company's shares in AAM have therefore been acquired by Fortis and this has resulted in an increase in net assets of £1.6 million, which is equivalent to 2.1% of the diluted net asset value.
Artemis Investment Management Limited
Telephone: 0131 225 7300
1 OCTOBER 2008