Interim Management Statement

Jupiter Green Investment Trust PLC Interim Management Statement for the three months to 30 June 2010 The Board of Jupiter Green Investment Trust PLC (the "Company") is pleased to announce its interim management statement for the three months ended 30 June 2010. Investment Manager's Report for the three months ended 30 June 2010 Performance Review With effect from 1 April 2010 the Trust's benchmark index was changed to the MSCI World Small Cap Index (total return). For the three months ended 30 June 2010 the total return for the Trust was -11.1%* compared to a return of -9.5%* for the Trust's benchmark index. Market and Policy Review During the June quarter, global stock prices were de-rated on the back of escalating sovereign debt problems in Europe and signs that growth rates in China and the US were moderating. Greek debt was downgraded to junk status by ratings agency S&P at the end of April heightening contagion fears across Europe. A €750bn European Central Bank/IMF bail-out package in early May provided some stability, but was not widely viewed as a panacea for Europe's fiscal problems. The region now faces severe fiscal austerity and fears have grown about a return to recessionary conditions in many Western countries. Commodity stocks were among the worst affected by the prospect of a downturn in global growth. Defensive stocks generally outperformed the market. Fund performance Against this backdrop, the Trust lost ground with concerns about a slowdown in global growth weighing on several holdings. Horsehead Holdings** (waste management), which recycles metals such as zinc and aluminium, suffered due to falling commodity prices. Spanish stocks Telvent** (environmental services) and Abengoa (clean energy) were sold off by investors on worries about Spain's sovereign debt position, despite both companies having solid international businesses. Wind power stocks Vestas Wind Systems and Infigen Energy (clean energy) were marked down to below their long-term growth potential in our view. Vestas saw a 40 per cent. quarterly increase in orders for the second quarter, yet is valued for a worst case scenario, in our view. Infigen Energy lost ground after it pulled the sale of its US wind business due to an unfavourable pricing environment that was largely being driven by low gas prices. We believe the management's decision is positive for the long term outlook for the company. Companies which released positive trading statements generally helped performance. Rubicon Technology** (clean energy), which manufactures crystalline products for LED lights, rallied on the back of solid first quarter results. From the sustainable living theme, United Natural Foods** made progress after the company acquired SunOpta's Canadian distribution business, while high welfare pork business Cranswick rallied after announcing a 26 per cent. jump in its annual profit to March 2010. Environmental services company Atkins rallied off a low valuation after it took steps to plug a gap in its pension deficit. Investment Outlook Corporate outlook statements generally showed greater confidence during the European and US reporting season. Many companies are well positioned - with better cost structures and strong balance sheets - to profit from economic recovery. However, the macro outlook has become somewhat opaque in recent months with increased fiscal austerity in Europe and moderating growth elsewhere in the world. The challenge for businesses will be to defend their improving earnings. In general, we believe that the potential slowdown in economic growth is being accounted for in low stock prices. BP Oil Disaster It goes without saying that the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has been an extraordinary environmental disaster. It has highlighted the significant environmental risk associated with deep sea drilling for oil. It has also underscored how environmental damage at the hands of corporations can present significant reputational risk, even for oil companies. While the spill in the Gulf is very disturbing, it may have some positive outcomes in terms of sentiment towards alternative energy and energy efficiency legislation aimed at lowering the longer term global fossil fuel dependency. It may also prove a catalyst for greater investment by large international corporations in technology to improve energy efficiency and the overall environmental impact of their operations. Charles Thomas Jupiter Asset Management Limited Investment Manager Total Assets as at 30 June 2010: £38,760,454 Shares in Issue on 30 June 2010:   Net Asset Value Market Price (p) Premium/ (Discount) (p) Ordinary (undiluted) 94.84 excluding income/expenses Ordinary (undiluted) 95.06 including income/expenses 85.75 (10%) Ordinary (diluted) 94.84 excluding income/expenses Ordinary (diluted) 95.06 including income/expenses Warrants n/a 3.00 n/a Portfolio Distribution on 30 June 2010 United Kingdom 27% North America 41% Europe 18% Japan 7% Other 3% Cash and fixed interest 4% --------------------------------   100% The Company's exposure to other UK listed investment companies was nil on 30 June 2010. Top Ten Holdings on 30 June 2010 Company Country of Listing Activity % of total assets Cranswick United Kingdom Sustainable Living 4.5 Novozymes Denmark Clean Energy 3.1 First Solar United States Clean Energy 2.7 National Express United Kingdom Green Transport 2.7 First Group United Kingdom Green Transport 2.5 American Semiconductor United States Clean Energy 2.3 Ricardo Canada Water Management 2.2 Vestas Wind Systems Denmark Clean Energy 2.2 Pure Technologies Canada Waste Management 2.2 Wabtec United States Green Transport 2.2       26.6 Comparative Performance to 30 June 2010   Three One year % Since launch % months % Total Assets* (11.1) 9.5 (2.3) MSCI World Small Cap Index (total return) (9.5) 31.2 7.4 Ordinary Share NAV (11.1) 9.5 (2.3) Ordinary Share Price (6.3) 12.1 (14.3) Warrant Price (45.5) (65.7) (85.7) * Performance adjusted for share issue/cancellation since launch The Company's Investment Objective The Company's investment objective is to generate long-term capital growth through a diverse portfolio of companies providing environmental solutions. The Company's Investment Policy The Company invests globally in companies which have a significant focus on environmental solutions such as Clean Energy, Water Management, Waste Management, Sustainable Living, Environmental Services and Green Transport. The Company is focused on the following six green investment themes: <li> Clean Energy Stand alone power and back-up systems based on wind, solar, flywheels, batteries and fuel cells; bio-fuels; insulation materials; energy efficiency technologies. <li> Water Management Water and wastewater services including sewerage and treatment infrastructure; new technology-based solutions such as membranes and UV disinfection. <li> Waste Management Waste reduction and associated technologies; recycling and resource management; recycled materials. <li> Sustainable Living Healthy lifestyle sector including organic foods, complementary medicines and healthcare. <li> Environmental Services Companies directly benefiting from increased environmental legislation, including environmental consultancies and providers of safety equipment. <li> Green Transport Integrated public transport systems; vehicle emissions and energy efficiency control technologies. The Company's portfolio has a bias towards small and medium capitalisation companies. It invests primarily in securities which are quoted, listed or traded on a recognised exchange. However, up to 5 per cent. of the Company's Total Assets (at the time of such investment) may be invested in unlisted securities. No such investments have been made to date. Material Events At the Company's Annual General Meeting on 28 July the changes to be the Company's investment policies, described by the Chairman in the Annual Report, were ratified by shareholders. The Annual Report also sets out details of the consolidation of the management arrangements and outlook for the Company's dividend policy. Company Information Year end:31 March Results:interim results to 30 September 2010 announced November 2010; final results to 31 March 2011, announced June 2011 Monthly fact sheets for the Company are available for download fromwww.jupiteronline.co.uk and by post or fax on request from the company secretarial department. The Company's Ordinary shares and Warrants are listed on the London Stock Exchange and the prices are published in the Financial Times under `Investment Companies'. The Net Asset Values of the Company's Ordinary shares are calculated weekly and can be viewed on the London Stock Exchange website atwww.londonstockexchange.com (under the heading 'Market News'). For further information, please contact: Richard Pavry Director of Investment Trusts Jupiter Asset Management Limited rpavry@jupiter-group.co.uk 020 7314 4822 Faith Pengelly Company Secretarial Department Jupiter Asset Management Limited fpengelly@jupiter-group.co.uk 020 7314 4915 The Company's Registered office is at 1 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7JJ. This interim management statement has been prepared solely to provide information to meet the requirements of the UK Listing Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules. By order of the Board Jupiter Asset Management Limited 13 August 2010 [HUG#1437952] This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. 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